Living in Bukittinggi
Bukittinggi is a city in West Sumatra, Indonesia, home to 121,028 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 5%, #16 of 381), single parents (top 5%, #17 of 381), low-income families (top 7%, #24 of 381).
Residents121,028
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport55 km (Minangkabau International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km179,700 people
Sea coast42 km
Terrain around itabout 980 m, height range 760 m
Main railway line1.1 km
Distance to Jakarta969 km
Within 10 km121,028 people
Greater areaGreater Bukittinggi, the core
LandscapeBarisan Mountains, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight12 h 08 min, sunset 12:21
See Bukittinggi on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Bukittinggi
- The landscape belongs to the Barisan Mountains.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 08 min and sets around 12:21; in late June it sets around 13:23.
How Bukittinggi 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 Sumatra | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 72 | #16 of 381 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Low-income household | 65 | #238 of 440 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income family | 73 | #24 of 381 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Single parent | 75 | #17 of 381 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #284 of 381 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #216 of 381 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #119 of 440 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Single professional | 51 | #212 of 338 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Young professional | 55 | #206 of 332 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| DINKS | 50 | #219 of 324 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Remote worker | 76 | #108 of 440 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Commuter | 71 | #198 of 333 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Car-free household | 64 | #190 of 320 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| Student | 26 | #102 of 187 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #205 of 381 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 61 | #221 of 440 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 49 | #196 of 324 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| Expat professional | 52 | #224 of 440 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 61 | #194 of 381 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 65 | #213 of 440 | #5 of 7 | 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 | 64 | #109 of 440 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 56 | #223 of 440 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #196 of 440 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 58 | #190 of 440 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #67 of 440 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 62 | #227 of 440 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Digital native | 49 | #218 of 338 | #2 of 6 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Padangpanjang 17 km
- Payakumbuh 31 km
- Pariaman 44 km
- Solok 63 km
- Padang 71 km
- Sijunjung 80 km
- Pekanbaru 150 km
- Balai Pungut 183 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.