Living in Barbalha
Barbalha is a large place in Ceará, Brazil, home to 75,033 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 18%, #414 of 2,321), low-income households (top 22%, #494 of 2,321), young families (top 25%, #422 of 1,704).
Residents75,033
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport402 km (Pinto Martins International)
Nearest city of 100k+11 km
Within 30 km468,100 people
Terrain around itabout 420 m, height range 420 m
Main railway line10.0 km
Distance to Brasília1,329 km
Within 10 km75,033 people
Greater areaGreater Crato, 16 km out
Winter daylight12 h 33 min, sunset 21:52
See Barbalha on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Barbalha
- It is part of Greater Crato, 16 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 33 min and sets around 21:52; in late June it sets around 22:30.
How Barbalha 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 Ceará | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 62 | #422 of 1,704 | #14 of 105 | Map |
| Low-income household | 62 | #494 of 2,321 | #15 of 131 | Map |
| Low-income family | 63 | #457 of 1,704 | #10 of 105 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #424 of 1,704 | #9 of 105 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #932 of 1,704 | #37 of 105 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #731 of 1,704 | #20 of 105 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #734 of 2,321 | #25 of 131 | Map |
| Single professional | 50 | #484 of 1,100 | #14 of 39 | Map |
| Young professional | 52 | #485 of 994 | #14 of 30 | Map |
| DINKS | 52 | #479 of 883 | #14 of 25 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #758 of 2,321 | #18 of 131 | Map |
| Commuter | 69 | #486 of 1,028 | #13 of 33 | Map |
| Car-free household | 54 | #497 of 832 | #14 of 23 | Map |
| Student | 9 | #186 of 449 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 64 | #521 of 1,704 | #13 of 105 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 54 | #593 of 2,321 | #16 of 131 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 42 | #504 of 883 | #14 of 25 | Map |
| Expat professional | 47 | #596 of 2,321 | #17 of 131 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 52 | #663 of 1,704 | #18 of 105 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 43 | #1,623 of 2,321 | #108 of 131 | 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 | 43 | #414 of 2,321 | #35 of 131 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 39 | #1,551 of 2,321 | #106 of 131 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 57 | #457 of 2,321 | #15 of 131 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 49 | #564 of 2,321 | #16 of 131 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #1,787 of 2,321 | #96 of 131 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 57 | #608 of 2,321 | #16 of 131 | Map |
| Digital native | 38 | #570 of 1,100 | #16 of 39 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Juazeiro do Norte 11 km
- Crato 14 km
- Missão Velha 19 km
- Caririaçu 30 km
- Jardim (Ceará) 30 km
- Porteiras 32 km
- Milagres 40 km
- Brejo Santo 40 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.