Tarakan at a glance
- Tarakan has a population of about 260,000.
- It's the largest place in North Kalimantan.
- It's about 1596 km to Jakarta, the country's largest city.
- Close by: Tanjung Selor (59 km), Nunukan (92 km) and Malinau (112 km).
Dating by city / Indonesia / North Kalimantan / Tarakan
Meet people in Tarakan
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Tarakan? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
Where to meet in Tarakan
Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Tarakan. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Tarakan: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Tarakan?
You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Tarakan?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Tarakan and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Tarakan real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Tarakan?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Places near Tarakan
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.