Living in Maceió
Maceió is a city in Alagoas, Brazil, home to 1,031,597 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 1%, #15 of 1,704), expat professionals (top 2%, #43 of 2,321), remote workers (top 3%, #49 of 2,321).
Residents1,031,597
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport18 km (Zumbi dos Palmares International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,252,900 people
Sea coast2 km
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line1.5 km
Distance to Brasília1,485 km
Within 10 km1,031,597 people
Greater areaGreater Maceió, 5 km out
Winter daylight12 h 41 min, sunset 21:42
See Maceió on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Maceió
- It is right on the coast of the South Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Maceió, 5 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 41 min and sets around 21:42; in late June it sets around 22:11.
How Maceió 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 | 60 | #517 of 1,704 | #10 of 53 | Map |
| Low-income household | 78 | #83 of 2,321 | #1 of 53 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #118 of 1,704 | #2 of 53 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #118 of 1,704 | #2 of 53 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #249 of 1,704 | #7 of 53 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 83 | #112 of 1,704 | #1 of 53 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #1,774 of 2,321 | #52 of 53 | Map |
| Single professional | 86 | #39 of 1,100 | #1 of 27 | Map |
| Young professional | 88 | #35 of 994 | #1 of 20 | Map |
| DINKS | 87 | #53 of 883 | #1 of 17 | Map |
| Remote worker | 83 | #49 of 2,321 | #1 of 53 | Map |
| Commuter | 89 | #80 of 1,028 | #1 of 24 | Map |
| Car-free household | 92 | #23 of 832 | #1 of 17 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #266 of 449 | #4 of 4 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 75 | #90 of 1,704 | #1 of 53 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 75 | #70 of 2,321 | #1 of 53 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 88 | #22 of 883 | #1 of 17 | Map |
| Expat professional | 88 | #43 of 2,321 | #1 of 53 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 89 | #15 of 1,704 | #1 of 53 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 18 | #2,166 of 2,321 | #53 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 | 35 | #783 of 2,321 | #22 of 53 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 27 | #2,143 of 2,321 | #53 of 53 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 78 | #69 of 2,321 | #1 of 53 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 83 | #31 of 2,321 | #1 of 53 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #842 of 2,321 | #43 of 53 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #99 of 625 | #5 of 21 | Map |
| Business owner | 89 | #163 of 2,321 | #1 of 53 | Map |
| Digital native | 70 | #24 of 1,100 | #1 of 27 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Satuba 15 km
- Marechal Deodoro 18 km
- Rio Largo 25 km
- Pilar 25 km
- Messias 34 km
- Atalaia 36 km
- Barra de Santo Antônio 38 km
- São Miguel dos Campos 41 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.