Living in Pariaman
Pariaman is a large place in West Sumatra, Indonesia, home to 92,183 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who want to live by the sea (top 5%, #15 of 332), retired couples (top 7%, #23 of 381), climate-conscious movers (top 13%, #53 of 440).
Residents92,183
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport26 km (Minangkabau International)
Nearest city of 100k+45 km
Within 30 km92,200 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line16.9 km
Distance to Jakarta967 km
Within 10 km92,183 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 09 min, sunset 12:23
See Pariaman on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Pariaman
- 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 09 min and sets around 12:23; in late June it sets around 13:24.
How Pariaman 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 | 62 | #279 of 381 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Low-income household | 47 | #325 of 440 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #310 of 381 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Single parent | 66 | #315 of 381 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 79 | #23 of 381 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #94 of 381 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #145 of 440 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Single professional | 24 | #321 of 338 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 72 | #186 of 440 | #5 of 7 | 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 | 52 | #331 of 381 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 56 | #286 of 440 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 37 | #308 of 440 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 61 | #187 of 381 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 69 | #173 of 440 | #4 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 | 58 | #151 of 440 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 58 | #200 of 440 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 51 | #262 of 440 | #4 of 7 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 46 | #279 of 440 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #53 of 440 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Coastal living | 80 | #15 of 332 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Business owner | 38 | #324 of 440 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Digital native | 35 | #310 of 338 | #5 of 6 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Padangpanjang 37 km
- Bukittinggi 44 km
- Padang 45 km
- Solok 63 km
- Payakumbuh 73 km
- Sijunjung 96 km
- Pekanbaru 194 km
- Sungai Penuh 213 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.