Living in Paracuru
Paracuru is a large place in Ceará, Brazil, home to 38,980 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 11%, #242 of 2,321), retired couples (top 13%, #221 of 1,704), people who want to live by the sea (top 18%, #109 of 625).
Residents38,980
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport69 km (Pinto Martins International)
Nearest city of 100k+56 km
Within 30 km125,300 people
Sea coast3 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 0 m
Main railway line27.9 km
Distance to Brasília1,685 km
Within 10 km38,980 people
Winter daylight12 h 19 min, sunset 21:44
See Paracuru on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Paracuru
- The South Atlantic Ocean is 3 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 19 min and sets around 21:44; in late June it sets around 22:36.
How Paracuru 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 | 51 | #1,157 of 1,704 | #61 of 105 | Map |
| Low-income household | 38 | #1,156 of 2,321 | #51 of 131 | Map |
| Low-income family | 53 | #1,288 of 1,704 | #62 of 105 | Map |
| Single parent | 54 | #1,258 of 1,704 | #55 of 105 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 75 | #221 of 1,704 | #15 of 105 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #768 of 1,704 | #24 of 105 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #966 of 2,321 | #47 of 131 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 64 | #870 of 2,321 | #27 of 131 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 37 | #1,194 of 1,704 | #50 of 105 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 44 | #1,022 of 2,321 | #40 of 131 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 30 | #951 of 2,321 | #33 of 131 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 46 | #840 of 1,704 | #25 of 105 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 61 | #1,057 of 2,321 | #65 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 | 41 | #516 of 2,321 | #41 of 131 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 48 | #1,076 of 2,321 | #67 of 131 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 43 | #988 of 2,321 | #46 of 131 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 32 | #933 of 2,321 | #32 of 131 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #242 of 2,321 | #24 of 131 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #109 of 625 | #3 of 29 | Map |
| Business owner | 32 | #1,022 of 2,321 | #38 of 131 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Paraipaba 13 km
- São Gonçalo do Amarante (Ceará) 23 km
- Trairi 30 km
- Umirim 46 km
- Turaru 49 km
- Pentecoste 50 km
- Caucaia 55 km
- Uruburetama 58 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.