Living in Mentakab
Mentakab is a large place in Pahang, Malaysia, home to 42,171 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 32%, #156 of 497), people who put healthcare first (top 63%, #276 of 442), movers on a budget (top 63%, #312 of 497).
Residents42,171
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport97 km (Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International)
Nearest city of 100k+48 km
Within 30 km102,100 people
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 0 m
Nearest major riverPahang, 9.4 km
Main railway line1.0 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur80 km
Within 10 km102,087 people
Winter daylight11 h 55 min, sunset 12:07
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mentakab
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 11 h 55 min and sets around 12:07; in late June it sets around 13:22.
How Mentakab 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 Pahang | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 50 | #407 of 442 | #16 of 16 | Map |
| Low-income household | 47 | #369 of 497 | #9 of 27 | Map |
| Low-income family | 63 | #279 of 442 | #9 of 16 | Map |
| Single parent | 63 | #303 of 442 | #9 of 16 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 55 | #429 of 442 | #14 of 16 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 65 | #373 of 442 | #10 of 16 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #437 of 497 | #26 of 27 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #386 of 497 | #10 of 27 | 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 campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 48 | #383 of 442 | #11 of 16 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 54 | #312 of 497 | #7 of 27 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 33 | #372 of 497 | #9 of 27 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 57 | #276 of 442 | #6 of 16 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 51 | #313 of 497 | #26 of 27 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 8 | #275 of 316 | #7 of 17 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 4 | #482 of 497 | #27 of 27 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #356 of 497 | #27 of 27 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 40 | #396 of 497 | #12 of 27 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 44 | #328 of 497 | #7 of 27 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #156 of 497 | #6 of 27 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 33 | #392 of 497 | #11 of 27 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Temerluh 9 km
- Karak 36 km
- Kemayan 39 km
- Kemajuan Tanah Rentam 39 km
- Maran 48 km
- Bentong Town 49 km
- Bentung 50 km
- Kampung Perak 50 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.