Living in Kapit
Kapit is a large place in Sarawak, Malaysia, home to 33,014 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are nature lovers (top 37%, #179 of 497), rural value seekers (top 45%, #219 of 497), early retirees (top 51%, #252 of 497).
Residents33,014
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport292 km (Kuching International)
Nearest city of 100k+126 km
Within 30 km33,000 people
Terrain around itabout 140 m, height range 170 m
Nearest major riverBajang, 2.8 km
Main railway line327.9 km
Border with Indonesia47 km
Distance to Kuala Lumpur1,255 km
Within 10 km33,014 people
LandscapeBorneo, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight12 h 00 min, sunset 11:27
See Kapit on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kapit
- The landscape belongs to Borneo.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 00 min and sets around 11:27; in late June it sets around 12:37.
How Kapit 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 22 | #466 of 497 | #39 of 51 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 64 | #252 of 497 | #30 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 | 52 | #461 of 497 | #36 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 35 | #462 of 497 | #37 of 51 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #460 of 497 | #38 of 51 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 68 | #179 of 497 | #44 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 | 34 | #300 of 497 | #26 of 51 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 56 | #219 of 497 | #47 of 51 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 38 | #419 of 497 | #27 of 51 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 18 | #452 of 497 | #32 of 51 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #396 of 497 | #39 of 51 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #461 of 497 | #36 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.