Living in Barra
Barra is a large place in Bahia, Brazil, home to 51,092 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 31%, #708 of 2,321), retired couples (top 34%, #576 of 1,704), people who want to live by the sea (top 47%, #293 of 625).
Residents51,092
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport561 km (Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International)
Nearest city of 100k+233 km
Within 30 km51,100 people
Lake shore0 km (Lake Sobradinho)
Climate typeHot semi-arid (BSh)
Terrain around itabout 420 m, height range 0 m
Nearest large lakeRepresa de Sobradinho, on the shore
Nearest major riverSão Francisco, 6.0 km
Main railway line276.8 km
Distance to Brasília734 km
Within 10 km51,092 people
Winter daylight12 h 46 min, sunset 22:14
See Barra on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Barra
- It lies on Represa de Sobradinho.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 46 min and sets around 22:14; in late June it sets around 22:39.
How Barra 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 Bahia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 45 | #1,479 of 1,704 | #130 of 158 | Map |
| Low-income household | 26 | #1,714 of 2,321 | #149 of 237 | Map |
| Low-income family | 49 | #1,532 of 1,704 | #127 of 158 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #1,504 of 1,704 | #125 of 158 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #576 of 1,704 | #42 of 158 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #1,376 of 1,704 | #92 of 158 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #1,510 of 2,321 | #163 of 237 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 55 | #1,620 of 2,321 | #114 of 237 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 20 | #1,676 of 1,704 | #152 of 158 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 37 | #1,567 of 2,321 | #118 of 237 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #1,621 of 2,321 | #124 of 237 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 33 | #1,427 of 1,704 | #98 of 158 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 50 | #1,440 of 2,321 | #177 of 237 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #1,116 of 1,598 | #95 of 203 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 36 | #708 of 2,321 | #92 of 237 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #1,403 of 2,321 | #174 of 237 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 40 | #1,155 of 2,321 | #77 of 237 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 21 | #1,375 of 2,321 | #94 of 237 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #2,048 of 2,321 | #201 of 237 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #293 of 625 | #37 of 66 | Map |
| Business owner | 0 | #1,632 of 2,321 | #127 of 237 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Xique-Xique 54 km
- Buritirama 68 km
- Central 112 km
- Ibotirama 122 km
- Jussara (Bahia) 128 km
- Presidente Dutra (Bahia) 128 km
- Ibititá 137 km
- Ibipeba 138 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.