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Barabai, Indonesia

South Kalimantan · 🇮🇩 Indonesia

Barabai is a mid-size city in South Kalimantan, Indonesia with a population of 55,687. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
55,687 Population 2,643/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
119.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Makassar Timezone
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 44.9%
33% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 11.2%
65% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.2%
10% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
56% lower than US avg

People

Population55,687
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density2,643/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$4,876
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.4%

Health

Obesity11.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking30.0%
Depression1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
AQI15 (Good)
Rain119.5 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.9%
High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband69.2%
Population55,687
Population Density2,643 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates-2.5833°, 115.3833°
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceSouth Kalimantan
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation119.5 inches (3,034 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age30.2 years

Is Barabai a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Barabai receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Barabai stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 44.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Barabai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F. Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 313 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 119.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 15.

Barabai has a population of 55,687 with a density of 2,643 people per square mile, spread across 21.1 square miles. The median age is 30.2 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.8% female and 50.2% male. 14.1% of residents have a disability. 67.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

55,687
Total Population
2,643
People / sq mi
30.2yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
21.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Barabai vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Barabai vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Barabai is N/A. Per capita income is $4,876 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 29.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Barabai vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$4,876

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
10% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
56% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living29.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Barabai, 11.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 40.3% have high blood pressure. 30.0% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 0.1% report binge drinking. 86.4% are physically inactive, above the national average. 1.7% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Barabai vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity11.2%
65% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
High Blood Pressure40.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking30.0%
114% above US avg
Binge Drinking0.1%
Physical Inactivity86.4%
Depression1.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate67.0%

Food & Exercise

Barabai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 313 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 119.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 15 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall119.5 inches
214% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median15.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.9%

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area21.1 sq mi (54.6 km²)
Population Density2,643/sq mi
Coordinates-2.5833°N, 115.3833°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 10.0 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 10.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
April 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in
June 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in Warmest
November 82°F (28°C) 10.4 in
December 81°F (27°C) 12.8 in Wettest

Barabai has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F — from 78°F in January to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 104.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.8") and August the driest (6.1").

44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33% above the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 69.2% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+44.9%
33% above US avg
High School+90.0%
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2,643/sq mi
Total Area21.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access69.2%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Barabai

What is the population of Barabai?

Barabai has a population of 55,687 residents and is located in Indonesia. The population density is 2,643 people per square mile, spread across 21.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.8% female and 50.2% male.

Is Barabai expensive to live in?

Barabai is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 29.9 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Barabai?

Barabai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 119.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 15.

How is the job market in Barabai?

Barabai has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Barabai?

44.9% of adults in Barabai hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Barabai?

The obesity rate in Barabai is 11.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 30.0% of adults are smokers. 86.4% are physically inactive. 1.7% of residents report depression.

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