Living in Sorong
Sorong is a city in West Papua, Indonesia, home to 219,958 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income families (top 17%, #63 of 381), single parents (top 18%, #65 of 381), young families (top 21%, #78 of 381).
Residents219,958
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport472 km (Pattimura International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km220,000 people
Sea coast0 km
Terrain around itabout 110 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line1,289.6 km
Distance to Jakarta2,774 km
Within 10 km219,958 people
LandscapeMelanesia, New Guinea
Winter daylight12 h 10 min, sunset 10:19
See Sorong on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sorong
- The landscape belongs to Melanesia.
- It is right on the coast of the Selat Dampier.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 10 min and sets around 10:19; in late June it sets around 11:19.
How Sorong ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Indonesia. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Indonesia | In West Papua | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 71 | #78 of 381 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Low-income household | 69 | #191 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Low-income family | 73 | #63 of 381 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #65 of 381 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 76 | #85 of 381 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #180 of 381 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #293 of 440 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Single professional | 61 | #158 of 338 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Young professional | 65 | #153 of 332 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| DINKS | 61 | #162 of 324 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Remote worker | 70 | #245 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #158 of 333 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Car-free household | 73 | #116 of 320 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 71 | #171 of 381 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 62 | #214 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 61 | #124 of 324 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Expat professional | 51 | #228 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 64 | #167 of 381 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 47 | #309 of 440 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 15 | #32 of 77 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 52 | #196 of 440 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 48 | #304 of 440 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 64 | #125 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 57 | #200 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #265 of 440 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #132 of 332 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Business owner | 57 | #256 of 440 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Digital native | 52 | #182 of 338 | #1 of 2 | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.