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Tarakan
City in Kalimantan Utara, Indonesia
Overview
Tarakan, located on an island off the coast of North Kalimantan, is a modest yet lively city in Indonesia. Known for its strategic port, diverse cultures, and rich seafood cuisine, Tarakan offers travelers an authentic East Borneo experience away from mainstream tourist routes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Indonesia
Province
Kalimantan Utara
Population
201,635
Time Zone
Asia/Jakarta
Coordinates
3.31°, 117.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
54
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
42
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$535
Local Cost
$258
Local Income
$220
Cashless
32
English
28
Temperature
27.7°C
Summer Avg
27.6°C
Winter Avg
27.3°C
Record High
33.0°C
Record Low
23.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
2895 mm
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TRK
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 67 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 63/100.
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