Living in Solok
Solok is a large place in West Sumatra, Indonesia, home to 73,438 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 10%, #43 of 440), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 28%, #122 of 440), early retirees (top 32%, #138 of 440).
Residents73,438
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport41 km (Minangkabau International)
Nearest city of 100k+37 km
Within 30 km73,400 people
Sea coast37 km
Terrain around itabout 470 m, height range 560 m
Main railway line1.5 km
Distance to Jakarta909 km
Within 10 km73,438 people
LandscapeBarisan Mountains, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight12 h 10 min, sunset 12:21
See Solok on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Solok
- The landscape belongs to the Barisan Mountains.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 10 min and sets around 12:21; in late June it sets around 13:21.
How Solok 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 | 65 | #241 of 381 | #4 of 6 | Map |
| Low-income household | 46 | #331 of 440 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #286 of 381 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #291 of 381 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #228 of 381 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #166 of 381 | #3 of 6 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #138 of 440 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Single professional | 21 | #323 of 338 | #6 of 6 | Map |
| Young professional | 23 | #321 of 332 | #5 of 5 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 71 | #204 of 440 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Commuter | 36 | #327 of 333 | #5 of 5 | 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 | 54 | #327 of 381 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 53 | #314 of 440 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 32 | #324 of 440 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #249 of 381 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 72 | #146 of 440 | #3 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 | 63 | #122 of 440 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 58 | #184 of 440 | #3 of 7 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 47 | #298 of 440 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 44 | #292 of 440 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #43 of 440 | #2 of 7 | Map |
| Coastal living | 55 | #317 of 332 | #4 of 4 | Map |
| Business owner | 35 | #331 of 440 | #6 of 7 | Map |
| Digital native | 34 | #318 of 338 | #6 of 6 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sijunjung 37 km
- Padang 38 km
- Padangpanjang 47 km
- Pariaman 63 km
- Bukittinggi 63 km
- Payakumbuh 65 km
- Sungai Penuh 162 km
- Pekanbaru 170 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.