Living in Pilar
Pilar is a large place in Alagoas, Brazil, home to 36,499 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 4%, #92 of 2,321), people who want to live by the sea (top 5%, #29 of 625), retired couples (top 5%, #84 of 1,704).
Residents36,499
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport20 km (Zumbi dos Palmares International)
Nearest city of 100k+25 km
Within 30 km1,397,100 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line12.0 km
Distance to Brasília1,468 km
Within 10 km36,499 people
Greater areaGreater Maceió, 25 km out
Winter daylight12 h 41 min, sunset 21:43
See Pilar on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Pilar
- It is right on the coast of the South Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Maceió, 25 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 41 min and sets around 21:43; in late June it sets around 22:13.
How Pilar 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 | 59 | #612 of 1,704 | #17 of 53 | Map |
| Low-income household | 59 | #566 of 2,321 | #6 of 53 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #783 of 1,704 | #18 of 53 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #764 of 1,704 | #17 of 53 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 78 | #84 of 1,704 | #2 of 53 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 77 | #389 of 1,704 | #4 of 53 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #185 of 2,321 | #2 of 53 | Map |
| Single professional | 41 | #589 of 1,100 | #5 of 27 | Map |
| Young professional | 42 | #600 of 994 | #5 of 20 | Map |
| DINKS | 45 | #563 of 883 | #5 of 17 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #454 of 2,321 | #5 of 53 | Map |
| Commuter | 59 | #620 of 1,028 | #6 of 24 | Map |
| Car-free household | 37 | #627 of 832 | #7 of 17 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 61 | #607 of 1,704 | #7 of 53 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 57 | #509 of 2,321 | #5 of 53 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 27 | #615 of 883 | #6 of 17 | Map |
| Expat professional | 57 | #430 of 2,321 | #5 of 53 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #588 of 1,704 | #5 of 53 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 64 | #900 of 2,321 | #27 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 | 56 | #92 of 2,321 | #1 of 53 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 52 | #774 of 2,321 | #24 of 53 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 54 | #528 of 2,321 | #5 of 53 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 51 | #542 of 2,321 | #5 of 53 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #115 of 2,321 | #18 of 53 | Map |
| Coastal living | 79 | #29 of 625 | #3 of 21 | Map |
| Business owner | 71 | #389 of 2,321 | #6 of 53 | Map |
| Digital native | 35 | #612 of 1,100 | #7 of 27 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Atalaia 13 km
- Marechal Deodoro 14 km
- Satuba 15 km
- Rio Largo 17 km
- Capela (Alagoas) 25 km
- São Miguel dos Campos 25 km
- Maceió 25 km
- Messias 27 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.