Living in São José da Tapera

São José da Tapera is a large place in Alagoas, Brazil, home to 31,557 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 27%, #606 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 54%, #1,234 of 2,321), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 56%, #1,281 of 2,321).

Residents31,557
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport173 km (Zumbi dos Palmares International)
Nearest city of 100k+81 km
Within 30 km124,400 people
Terrain around itabout 280 m, height range 140 m
Main railway line75.9 km
Distance to Brasília1,336 km
Within 10 km52,689 people
Winter daylight12 h 41 min, sunset 21:48

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Good to know about São José da Tapera

How São José da Tapera 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.

ProfileScoreIn BrazilIn Alagoas
Young family44#1,596 of 1,704#53 of 53Map
Low-income household33#1,318 of 2,321#43 of 53Map
Low-income family48#1,651 of 1,704#53 of 53Map
Single parent49#1,647 of 1,704#53 of 53Map
Pensioner couple62#1,323 of 1,704#48 of 53Map
Single pensioner67#1,222 of 1,704#46 of 53Map
Early retiree63#1,718 of 2,321#49 of 53Map
Single professionalnot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map
Young professionalnot ranked: below the minimum for commute–Map
DINKSnot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map
Remote worker56#1,451 of 2,321#47 of 53Map
Commuternot ranked: below the minimum for commute–Map
Car-free householdnot ranked: below the minimum for commute–Map
Studentnot ranked: below the minimum for campus–Map
First-home buyer22#1,502 of 1,704#52 of 53Map
Budget-constrained mover41#1,234 of 2,321#40 of 53Map
Urban lifestyle seekernot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map
Expat professional9#1,327 of 2,321#45 of 53Map
Healthcare-first mover34#1,372 of 1,704#45 of 53Map
Nature-focused household50#1,446 of 2,321#47 of 53Map
Cross-border commuternot ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side–Map
Outdoor and mountain lover24#1,281 of 2,321#38 of 53Map
Rural value seeker41#1,435 of 2,321#43 of 53Map
High-net-worth mover40#1,125 of 2,321#26 of 53Map
Lottery winner22#1,321 of 2,321#37 of 53Map
Climate-resilient relocation68#606 of 2,321#41 of 53Map
Coastal livingnot ranked: below the minimum for coast–Map
Business owner6#1,417 of 2,321#50 of 53Map
Digital nativenot ranked: below the minimum for regional access–Map

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Climate exposure (estimate: coastal and river flooding, heat; 100 = low)100
  • Services nearby (people within 10 km: shops, doctors, cafes, transport)98
  • Climate (mild and sunny: climate class and winter daylight)70
  • One-day truck radius (residents within 300 km, across borders)59
  • Market reach (residents within 100 km, across borders)53
  • Universities in town (universities and universities of applied sciences within 10 km)51
  • University-town character (universities relative to the people nearby)51
  • Home market (residents of the same country within 150 km)49
  • Flat land (terrain relief)41
  • Green space39
  • Education and family39
  • Jobs and economy37
  • Affordability34
  • Lifestyle and amenities29
  • Foundation25
  • Mountains and water (terrain relief, lakes and the sea nearby)21
  • City scale (people within 10 km: big-city life, transit, scenes)17
  • Mobility and connectivity12
  • Freight access (motorway, rail, port)0
  • Port access (major sea or inland port)0
  • Chemical park nearby (sites with pipeline links)0
  • National border nearby (straight line)0
  • Financial centre (banking and capital markets) within commuting distance0
  • Commodity-trading or gold hub within commuting distance0
  • Crypto hub within commuting distance0
  • Wealth-management centre within commuting distance0

Nearby

Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.