Living in Arapiraca
Arapiraca is a city in Alagoas, Brazil, home to 243,661 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 4%, #55 of 1,704), single parents (top 5%, #85 of 1,704), low-income families (top 6%, #91 of 1,704).
Residents243,661
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport98 km (Zumbi dos Palmares International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km490,300 people
Sea coast72 km
Terrain around itabout 250 m, height range 80 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Brasília1,392 km
Within 10 km243,661 people
Winter daylight12 h 42 min, sunset 21:46
See Arapiraca on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Arapiraca
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 42 min and sets around 21:46; in late June it sets around 22:15.
How Arapiraca ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Brazil. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Brazil | In Alagoas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 67 | #55 of 1,704 | #2 of 53 | Map |
| Low-income household | 73 | #232 of 2,321 | #2 of 53 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #91 of 1,704 | #1 of 53 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #85 of 1,704 | #1 of 53 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #466 of 1,704 | #14 of 53 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #255 of 1,704 | #3 of 53 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #426 of 2,321 | #9 of 53 | Map |
| Single professional | 70 | #279 of 1,100 | #2 of 27 | Map |
| Young professional | 73 | #269 of 994 | #2 of 20 | Map |
| DINKS | 71 | #284 of 883 | #2 of 17 | Map |
| Remote worker | 77 | #222 of 2,321 | #2 of 53 | Map |
| Commuter | 83 | #256 of 1,028 | #2 of 24 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #255 of 832 | #2 of 17 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #218 of 1,704 | #2 of 53 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 67 | #236 of 2,321 | #2 of 53 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 69 | #254 of 883 | #2 of 17 | Map |
| Expat professional | 67 | #312 of 2,321 | #3 of 53 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #164 of 1,704 | #2 of 53 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 31 | #2,015 of 2,321 | #52 of 53 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 9 | #1,983 of 2,321 | #53 of 53 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 37 | #1,729 of 2,321 | #51 of 53 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 76 | #103 of 2,321 | #2 of 53 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 70 | #237 of 2,321 | #2 of 53 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #152 of 2,321 | #22 of 53 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 73 | #356 of 2,321 | #4 of 53 | Map |
| Digital native | 56 | #290 of 1,100 | #2 of 27 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Lagoa da Canoa 12 km
- Feira Grande 17 km
- Limoeiro de Anadia 17 km
- Craíbas 19 km
- Taquarana 22 km
- São Sebastião (Alagoas) 23 km
- Girau do Ponciano 24 km
- Cajueiro (Alagoas, 15,062 residents) 24 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.