Living in Payakumbuh
Payakumbuh is a city in West Sumatra, Indonesia, home to 139,576 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 12%, #44 of 381), single parents (top 12%, #45 of 381), low-income families (top 14%, #50 of 381).
Residents139,576
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport75 km (Minangkabau International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km139,600 people
Sea coast71 km
Terrain around itabout 500 m, height range 450 m
Main railway line2.3 km
Distance to Jakarta955 km
Within 10 km139,576 people
LandscapeGreater Sunda Islands, Malay Archipelago
Winter daylight12 h 08 min, sunset 12:20
See Payakumbuh on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Payakumbuh
- The landscape belongs to the Greater Sunda Islands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 08 min and sets around 12:20; in late June it sets around 13:23.
How Payakumbuh 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 | #44 of 381 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Low-income household | 63 | #252 of 440 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income family | 73 | #50 of 381 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Single parent | 75 | #45 of 381 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #235 of 381 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #92 of 381 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #175 of 440 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Single professional | 50 | #223 of 338 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Young professional | 54 | #211 of 332 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| DINKS | 49 | #232 of 324 | #3 of 4 | Map |
| Remote worker | 75 | #130 of 440 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Commuter | 69 | #213 of 333 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| Car-free household | 66 | #172 of 320 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 69 | #224 of 381 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 60 | #232 of 440 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 51 | #186 of 324 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Expat professional | 48 | #247 of 440 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 67 | #131 of 381 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 60 | #243 of 440 | #6 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 | 54 | #182 of 440 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 53 | #259 of 440 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #194 of 440 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 57 | #201 of 440 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #105 of 440 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 57 | #260 of 440 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Digital native | 49 | #221 of 338 | #3 of 6 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bukittinggi 31 km
- Padangpanjang 37 km
- Solok 65 km
- Sijunjung 66 km
- Pariaman 73 km
- Padang 87 km
- Pekanbaru 121 km
- Balai Pungut 160 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.