Living in Padang
Padang is a city in West Sumatra, Indonesia, home to 942,938 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 1%, #2 of 440), expat professionals (top 4%, #15 of 440), city lovers (top 5%, #16 of 324).
Residents942,938
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport20 km (Minangkabau International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km942,900 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 250 m, height range 920 m
Main railway line2.2 km
Distance to Jakarta924 km
Within 10 km942,938 people
Greater areaGreater Padang, the core
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 11 min, sunset 12:22
See Padang on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Padang
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- It is right on the coast of the INDIAN OCEAN.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 11 min and sets around 12:22; in late June it sets around 13:22.
How Padang 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 | 61 | #293 of 381 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Low-income household | 77 | #49 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #225 of 381 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #219 of 381 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #269 of 381 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #245 of 381 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #385 of 440 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Single professional | 83 | #20 of 338 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Young professional | 85 | #19 of 332 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| DINKS | 83 | #24 of 324 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Remote worker | 82 | #2 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Commuter | 88 | #34 of 333 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Car-free household | 90 | #17 of 320 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #165 of 187 | #3 of 3 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #63 of 381 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 75 | #28 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 85 | #16 of 324 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Expat professional | 84 | #15 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #36 of 381 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 20 | #410 of 440 | #7 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 | 60 | #140 of 440 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 28 | #408 of 440 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 76 | #11 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #8 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #295 of 440 | #7 of 7 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #97 of 332 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Business owner | 86 | #38 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #17 of 338 | #1 of 6 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Solok 38 km
- Pariaman 45 km
- Padangpanjang 55 km
- Bukittinggi 71 km
- Sijunjung 75 km
- Payakumbuh 87 km
- Sungai Penuh 169 km
- Pekanbaru 203 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.