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Pontianak, Indonesia

West Kalimantan · 🇮🇩 Indonesia

Pontianak is a major city in West Kalimantan, Indonesia with a population of 658,685. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
658,685 Population 15,826/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
115.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pontianak 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

Population658,685
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density15,826/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)
Rain115.2 in/yr
Sunny Days131/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband69.2%
Population658,685
Population Density15,826 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates-0.0319°, 109.3250°
TimezoneAsia/Pontianak
Country🇮🇩 Indonesia
State / ProvinceWest Kalimantan
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation115.2 inches (2,927 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age30.2 years

Is Pontianak a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pontianak 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, a low poverty rate. Pontianak 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

Pontianak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F. Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 131 sunny days, the area sees less sunshine than many U.S. cities. Annual precipitation totals 115.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 15.

Pontianak has a population of 658,685 with a density of 15,826 people per square mile, spread across 41.6 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

658,685
Total Population
15,826
People / sq mi
30.2yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
41.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Pontianak vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Pontianak vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pontianak 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: Pontianak 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 Pontianak, 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: Pontianak 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

Pontianak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 131 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 115.2 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 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days131 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall115.2 inches
203% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median15.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.9%

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area41.6 sq mi (107.8 km²)
Population Density15,826/sq mi
Coordinates-0.0319°N, 109.3250°W
TimezoneAsia/Pontianak
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 Density15,826/sq mi
Total Area41.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access69.2%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

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