Living in Maracanaú
Maracanaú is a city in Ceará, Brazil, home to 234,509 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are first-time home buyers (top 1%, #6 of 1,704), low-income households (top 1%, #10 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 1%, #10 of 2,321).
Residents234,509
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport15 km (Pinto Martins International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km3,476,000 people
Sea coast20 km
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 170 m
Main railway line1.2 km
Distance to Brasília1,669 km
Within 10 km339,602 people
Greater areaGreater Fortaleza, 15 km out
Winter daylight12 h 21 min, sunset 21:43
See Maracanaú on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Maracanaú
- It is part of Greater Fortaleza, 15 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 21 min and sets around 21:43; in late June it sets around 22:33.
How Maracanaú 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 | 67 | #32 of 1,704 | #3 of 105 | Map |
| Low-income household | 82 | #10 of 2,321 | #2 of 131 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #27 of 1,704 | #2 of 105 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #27 of 1,704 | #2 of 105 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 81 | #34 of 1,704 | #3 of 105 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 84 | #46 of 1,704 | #1 of 105 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #103 of 2,321 | #2 of 131 | Map |
| Single professional | 84 | #66 of 1,100 | #3 of 39 | Map |
| Young professional | 85 | #70 of 994 | #3 of 30 | Map |
| DINKS | 86 | #74 of 883 | #3 of 25 | Map |
| Remote worker | 84 | #29 of 2,321 | #2 of 131 | Map |
| Commuter | 92 | #13 of 1,028 | #2 of 33 | Map |
| Car-free household | 83 | #157 of 832 | #3 of 23 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #376 of 449 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 79 | #6 of 1,704 | #2 of 105 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 79 | #10 of 2,321 | #2 of 131 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 79 | #109 of 883 | #3 of 25 | Map |
| Expat professional | 87 | #54 of 2,321 | #3 of 131 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 87 | #30 of 1,704 | #2 of 105 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 31 | #2,007 of 2,321 | #126 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 | 30 | #1,012 of 2,321 | #67 of 131 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 39 | #1,530 of 2,321 | #102 of 131 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 86 | #8 of 2,321 | #2 of 131 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 84 | #20 of 2,321 | #2 of 131 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 74 | #80 of 2,321 | #4 of 131 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #378 of 625 | #20 of 29 | Map |
| Business owner | 94 | #11 of 2,321 | #2 of 131 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #130 of 1,100 | #3 of 39 | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.