Living in Padangpanjang
Padangpanjang is a large place in West Sumatra, Indonesia, home to 58,627 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 4%, #16 of 440), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 12%, #52 of 440), early retirees (top 15%, #65 of 440).
Residents58,627
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport40 km (Minangkabau International)
Nearest city of 100k+17 km
Within 30 km179,700 people
Sea coast36 km
Terrain around itabout 1,010 m, height range 1,090 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Jakarta955 km
Within 10 km58,627 people
Greater areaGreater Bukittinggi, 18 km out
LandscapeBarisan Mountains, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight12 h 09 min, sunset 12:21
See Padangpanjang on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Padangpanjang
- The landscape belongs to the Barisan Mountains.
- It is part of Greater Bukittinggi, 18 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 09 min and sets around 12:21; in late June it sets around 13:23.
How Padangpanjang 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 | 70 | #97 of 381 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Low-income household | 58 | #304 of 440 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income family | 71 | #121 of 381 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Single parent | 73 | #118 of 381 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #322 of 381 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #300 of 381 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #65 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Single professional | 35 | #295 of 338 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Young professional | 38 | #292 of 332 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| DINKS | 36 | #298 of 324 | #4 of 4 | Map |
| Remote worker | 73 | #160 of 440 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Commuter | 57 | #296 of 333 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Car-free household | 44 | #267 of 320 | #4 of 4 | Map |
| Student | 51 | #65 of 187 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 64 | #294 of 381 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 57 | #281 of 440 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 29 | #273 of 324 | #4 of 4 | Map |
| Expat professional | 44 | #275 of 440 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 49 | #294 of 381 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 75 | #117 of 440 | #2 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 | 71 | #52 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 60 | #149 of 440 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 49 | #278 of 440 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 49 | #257 of 440 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #16 of 440 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Coastal living | 58 | #301 of 332 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| Business owner | 55 | #276 of 440 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Digital native | 39 | #288 of 338 | #4 of 6 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bukittinggi 17 km
- Pariaman 37 km
- Payakumbuh 37 km
- Solok 47 km
- Padang 55 km
- Sijunjung 69 km
- Pekanbaru 158 km
- Balai Pungut 195 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.