Living in Tangkak
Tangkak is a large place in Johor, Malaysia, home to 35,109 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 10%, #45 of 497), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 14%, #67 of 497), rural value seekers (top 21%, #100 of 497).
Residents35,109
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport107 km (Kuala Lumpur International)
Nearest city of 100k+25 km
Within 30 km810,400 people
Sea coast20 km
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 310 m
Main railway line26.1 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur137 km
Within 10 km35,109 people
Winter daylight11 h 59 min, sunset 12:08
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Tangkak
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 59 min and sets around 12:08; in late June it sets around 13:19.
How Tangkak ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Malaysia. 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 Malaysia | In Johor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 64 | #112 of 442 | #14 of 67 | Map |
| Low-income household | 59 | #292 of 497 | #45 of 70 | Map |
| Low-income family | 64 | #244 of 442 | #35 of 67 | Map |
| Single parent | 66 | #228 of 442 | #35 of 67 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #163 of 442 | #24 of 67 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #211 of 442 | #36 of 67 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #45 of 497 | #8 of 70 | Map |
| Single professional | 39 | #276 of 384 | #44 of 61 | Map |
| Young professional | 40 | #283 of 370 | #44 of 57 | Map |
| DINKS | 42 | #253 of 300 | #41 of 49 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #292 of 497 | #45 of 70 | Map |
| Commuter | 58 | #304 of 380 | #45 of 58 | Map |
| Car-free household | 35 | #275 of 323 | #43 of 51 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 62 | #293 of 442 | #45 of 67 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 55 | #303 of 497 | #46 of 70 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 25 | #279 of 344 | #45 of 53 | Map |
| Expat professional | 49 | #294 of 497 | #46 of 70 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 51 | #318 of 442 | #49 of 67 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 71 | #132 of 497 | #21 of 70 | 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 | 56 | #67 of 497 | #3 of 70 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 60 | #100 of 497 | #18 of 70 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 55 | #231 of 497 | #40 of 70 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 50 | #288 of 497 | #46 of 70 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #147 of 497 | #26 of 70 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #283 of 374 | #45 of 58 | Map |
| Business owner | 60 | #302 of 497 | #49 of 70 | Map |
| Digital native | 31 | #318 of 394 | #49 of 61 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bukit Gambir 14 km
- Bemban 19 km
- Merlimau 19 km
- Gerisek 19 km
- Taman Pelangi 23 km
- Kampung Ayer Molek 25 km
- Muar 25 km
- Kampung Umbai 25 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.