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Blitar, Indonesia

East Java · 🇮🇩 Indonesia

Blitar is a large city in East Java, Indonesia with a population of 150,371. Elevation: 591 ft (180 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
150,371 Population 11,953/sq mi density
591 ft Elevation 180 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
58.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Jakarta 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

Population150,371
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density11,953/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)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days341/yr
Elevation591 ft (180 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband69.2%
Population150,371
Population Density11,953 / sq mi
Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Coordinates-8.0983°, 112.1681°
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceEast Java
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation58.2 inches (1,477 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age30.2 years

Is Blitar a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blitar 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. Blitar 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

Blitar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F. Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 341 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 15.

Blitar has a population of 150,371 with a density of 11,953 people per square mile, spread across 12.6 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

150,371
Total Population
11,953
People / sq mi
30.2yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
12.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Blitar vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Blitar vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blitar 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: Blitar 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 Blitar, 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: Blitar 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

Blitar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 58.2 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 591 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall58.2 inches
53% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median15.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.9%

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area12.6 sq mi (32.6 km²)
Population Density11,953/sq mi
Coordinates-8.0983°N, 112.1681°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 79°F (26°C)
13.2"
Feb 77°F (25°C)
11.3"
Mar 77°F (25°C)
12.0"
Apr 77°F (25°C)
9.0"
May 77°F (25°C)
6.0"
Jun 76°F (24°C)
2.6"
Jul 78°F (25°C)
1.3"
Aug 75°F (24°C)
0.9"
Sep 76°F (25°C)
2.4"
Oct 77°F (25°C)
5.9"
Nov 77°F (25°C)
8.9"
Dec 77°F (25°C)
12.6"

The warmest month is January at 79°F, while the coldest is August at 75°F — a seasonal swing of 4°F. January sees the most rain (13.2"), while August is the driest (0.9").

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 Density11,953/sq mi
Total Area12.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access69.2%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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