Living in Majene

Majene is a large place in West Sulawesi, Indonesia, home to 73,883 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 28%, #123 of 440), students (top 38%, #70 of 187), nature lovers (top 43%, #188 of 440).

Residents73,883
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport183 km (Sultan Hasanuddin International)
Nearest city of 100k+80 km
Within 30 km73,900 people
Sea coast0 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 170 m
Main railway line720.0 km
Distance to Jakarta1,377 km
Within 10 km73,883 people
Greater areaGreater Majene, the core
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 20 min, sunset 11:12

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Good to know about Majene

How Majene 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.

ProfileScoreIn IndonesiaIn West Sulawesi
Young family53#352 of 381#2 of 2Map
Low-income household35#375 of 440#2 of 3Map
Low-income family58#362 of 381#2 of 2Map
Single parent58#368 of 381#2 of 2Map
Pensioner couple71#221 of 381#1 of 2Map
Single pensioner69#339 of 381#1 of 2Map
Early retiree66#297 of 440#2 of 3Map
Single professionalnot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map
Young professionalnot ranked: below the minimum for commute–Map
DINKSnot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map
Remote worker58#385 of 440#2 of 3Map
Commuternot ranked: below the minimum for commute–Map
Car-free householdnot ranked: below the minimum for commute–Map
Student47#70 of 187#1 of 1Map
First-home buyer27#372 of 381#2 of 2Map
Budget-constrained mover46#359 of 440#2 of 3Map
Urban lifestyle seekernot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map
Expat professional6#379 of 440#2 of 3Map
Healthcare-first mover40#347 of 381#1 of 2Map
Nature-focused household67#188 of 440#3 of 3Map
Cross-border commuternot ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side–Map
Outdoor and mountain lover63#123 of 440#3 of 3Map
Rural value seeker58#191 of 440#3 of 3Map
High-net-worth mover44#320 of 440#1 of 3Map
Lottery winner28#361 of 440#2 of 3Map
Climate-resilient relocation67#237 of 440#2 of 3Map
Coastal living73#150 of 332#3 of 3Map
Business owner0#390 of 440#2 of 3Map
Digital nativenot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Sea or lake shore100
  • Services nearby (people within 10 km: shops, doctors, cafes, transport)100
  • Climate exposure (estimate: coastal and river flooding, heat; 100 = low)80
  • Climate (mild and sunny: climate class and winter daylight)66
  • Green space63
  • Education and family63
  • Mountains and water (terrain relief, lakes and the sea nearby)60
  • Flat land (terrain relief)55
  • Affordability53
  • Universities in town (universities and universities of applied sciences within 10 km)47
  • University-town character (universities relative to the people nearby)47
  • Foundation37
  • City scale (people within 10 km: big-city life, transit, scenes)30
  • Lifestyle and amenities29
  • Jobs and economy26
  • One-day truck radius (residents within 300 km, across borders)21
  • Home market (residents of the same country within 150 km)19
  • Market reach (residents within 100 km, across borders)17
  • Mobility and connectivity10
  • Freight access (motorway, rail, port)0
  • Port access (major sea or inland port)0
  • Chemical park nearby (sites with pipeline links)0
  • National border nearby (straight line)0
  • Financial centre (banking and capital markets) within commuting distance0
  • Commodity-trading or gold hub within commuting distance0
  • Crypto hub within commuting distance0
  • Wealth-management centre within commuting distance0

Nearby

Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.