Living in Paulo Afonso
Paulo Afonso is a city in Bahia, Brazil, home to 112,870 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 15%, #248 of 1,704), single parents (top 15%, #254 of 1,704), low-income families (top 16%, #266 of 1,704).
Residents112,870
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport264 km (Zumbi dos Palmares International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km181,200 people
Climate typeHot semi-arid (BSh)
Terrain around itabout 250 m, height range 80 m
Nearest major riverSão Francisco, 1.6 km
Main railway line154.0 km
Distance to Brasília1,269 km
Within 10 km128,394 people
Winter daylight12 h 40 min, sunset 21:51
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Paulo Afonso
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 40 min and sets around 21:51; in late June it sets around 22:22.
How Paulo Afonso 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 | 64 | #248 of 1,704 | #13 of 158 | Map |
| Low-income household | 62 | #498 of 2,321 | #15 of 237 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #266 of 1,704 | #14 of 158 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #254 of 1,704 | #13 of 158 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #691 of 1,704 | #51 of 158 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #519 of 1,704 | #29 of 158 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #844 of 2,321 | #40 of 237 | Map |
| Single professional | 52 | #463 of 1,100 | #16 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | 56 | #441 of 994 | #15 of 57 | Map |
| DINKS | 53 | #471 of 883 | #15 of 48 | Map |
| Remote worker | 69 | #601 of 2,321 | #28 of 237 | Map |
| Commuter | 72 | #431 of 1,028 | #14 of 61 | Map |
| Car-free household | 64 | #396 of 832 | #17 of 43 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 65 | #468 of 1,704 | #15 of 158 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 54 | #576 of 2,321 | #30 of 237 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 51 | #408 of 883 | #16 of 48 | Map |
| Expat professional | 45 | #631 of 2,321 | #34 of 237 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #503 of 1,704 | #20 of 158 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 34 | #1,906 of 2,321 | #223 of 237 | 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 | #1,981 of 2,321 | #221 of 237 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 34 | #2,007 of 2,321 | #226 of 237 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #376 of 2,321 | #16 of 237 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 52 | #516 of 2,321 | #20 of 237 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 55 | #2,171 of 2,321 | #221 of 237 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 53 | #688 of 2,321 | #37 of 237 | Map |
| Digital native | 43 | #471 of 1,100 | #17 of 69 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Glória 9 km
- Delmiro Gouveia 24 km
- Tacaratu 34 km
- Água Branca (Alagoas) 35 km
- Petrolândia 47 km
- Canindé de São Francisco 55 km
- Inhapi 55 km
- Piranhas 56 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.