Living in Betong
Betong is a large place in Sarawak, Malaysia, home to 36,303 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 28%, #139 of 497), rural value seekers (top 36%, #175 of 497), nature lovers (top 36%, #177 of 497).
Residents36,303
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport130 km (Kuching International)
Nearest city of 100k+106 km
Within 30 km102,600 people
Sea coast16 km
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 170 m
Main railway line472.6 km
Border with Indonesia42 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur1,108 km
Within 10 km36,303 people
LandscapeBorneo, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight12 h 02 min, sunset 11:34
See Betong on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Betong
- The landscape belongs to Borneo.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 02 min and sets around 11:34; in late June it sets around 12:42.
How Betong 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 Sarawak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 51 | #391 of 442 | #27 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income household | 33 | #424 of 497 | #21 of 51 | Map |
| Low-income family | 54 | #423 of 442 | #24 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 54 | #422 of 442 | #24 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #265 of 442 | #16 of 28 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #362 of 442 | #17 of 28 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #183 of 497 | #18 of 51 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 56 | #427 of 497 | #26 of 51 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 25 | #433 of 442 | #24 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 42 | #409 of 497 | #19 of 51 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 10 | #436 of 497 | #23 of 51 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 37 | #423 of 442 | #19 of 28 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 68 | #177 of 497 | #43 of 51 | 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 | 48 | #139 of 497 | #7 of 51 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 57 | #175 of 497 | #36 of 51 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 44 | #351 of 497 | #16 of 51 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 28 | #409 of 497 | #19 of 51 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #283 of 497 | #27 of 51 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #306 of 374 | #25 of 37 | Map |
| Business owner | 6 | #447 of 497 | #28 of 51 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.