Living in Polewali
Polewali is a large place in West Sulawesi, Indonesia, home to 65,800 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 3%, #12 of 440), people who want to live by the sea (top 30%, #98 of 332), nature lovers (top 39%, #170 of 440).
Residents65,800
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport184 km (Sultan Hasanuddin International)
Nearest city of 100k+52 km
Within 30 km65,800 people
Sea coast0 km
Terrain around itabout 310 m, height range 920 m
Main railway line759.5 km
Distance to Jakarta1,420 km
Within 10 km65,800 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 19 min, sunset 11:11
See Polewali on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Polewali
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- It is right on the coast of the Makassar Strait.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 19 min and sets around 11:11; in late June it sets around 12:02.
How Polewali 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 Sulawesi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 61 | #297 of 381 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Low-income household | 41 | #345 of 440 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Low-income family | 64 | #322 of 381 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #324 of 381 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #349 of 381 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 62 | #376 of 381 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #254 of 440 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 61 | #362 of 440 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #345 of 381 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 47 | #354 of 440 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 11 | #368 of 440 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 32 | #374 of 381 | #2 of 2 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 70 | #170 of 440 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 79 | #12 of 440 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 58 | #180 of 440 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 43 | #335 of 440 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 31 | #341 of 440 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #178 of 440 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #98 of 332 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Business owner | 10 | #366 of 440 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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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.