Living in Crateús
Crateús is a large place in Ceará, Brazil, home to 76,390 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 52%, #1,195 of 2,321), low-income households (top 62%, #1,416 of 2,321), remote workers (top 64%, #1,476 of 2,321).
Residents76,390
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport281 km (Pinto Martins International)
Nearest city of 100k+169 km
Within 30 km76,400 people
Terrain around itabout 310 m, height range 60 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Brasília1,420 km
Within 10 km76,390 people
Winter daylight12 h 25 min, sunset 21:54
See Crateús on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Crateús
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 25 min and sets around 21:54; in late June it sets around 22:39.
How Crateús 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 | 44 | #1,565 of 1,704 | #95 of 105 | Map |
| Low-income household | 32 | #1,416 of 2,321 | #81 of 131 | Map |
| Low-income family | 49 | #1,561 of 1,704 | #87 of 105 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #1,597 of 1,704 | #94 of 105 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #1,413 of 1,704 | #69 of 105 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #1,340 of 1,704 | #63 of 105 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #1,871 of 2,321 | #117 of 131 | 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 | 56 | #1,476 of 2,321 | #70 of 131 | 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 | 22 | #1,534 of 1,704 | #93 of 105 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 41 | #1,195 of 2,321 | #59 of 131 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 4 | #1,489 of 2,321 | #80 of 131 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 38 | #1,159 of 1,704 | #45 of 105 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 39 | #1,715 of 2,321 | #111 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 | 2 | #2,186 of 2,321 | #126 of 131 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 36 | #1,738 of 2,321 | #117 of 131 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 47 | #772 of 2,321 | #30 of 131 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 27 | #1,150 of 2,321 | #53 of 131 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 57 | #2,105 of 2,321 | #123 of 131 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #1,580 of 2,321 | #89 of 131 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Várzea Alegre (Ceará, 21,841 residents) 37 km
- Novo Oriente 41 km
- Independência 47 km
- Nova Russas 54 km
- Tamboril 54 km
- Ipueiras (Ceará, 36,798 residents) 71 km
- Quiterianópolis 74 km
- Monsenhor Tabosa 80 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.