Living in Russas
Russas is a large place in Ceará, Brazil, home to 72,928 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 23%, #525 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 37%, #849 of 2,321), expat professionals (top 43%, #994 of 2,321).
Residents72,928
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport145 km (Pinto Martins International)
Nearest city of 100k+75 km
Within 30 km185,100 people
Sea coast54 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line74.7 km
Distance to Brasília1,622 km
Within 10 km72,928 people
Winter daylight12 h 24 min, sunset 21:43
See Russas on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Russas
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 24 min and sets around 21:43; in late June it sets around 22:29.
How Russas 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 | #1,569 of 1,704 | #96 of 105 | Map |
| Low-income household | 39 | #1,097 of 2,321 | #44 of 131 | Map |
| Low-income family | 49 | #1,606 of 1,704 | #94 of 105 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #1,615 of 1,704 | #96 of 105 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #1,058 of 1,704 | #40 of 105 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #996 of 1,704 | #36 of 105 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #1,234 of 2,321 | #69 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 | 61 | #1,035 of 2,321 | #38 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 | 25 | #1,372 of 1,704 | #71 of 105 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 47 | #849 of 2,321 | #25 of 131 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 27 | #994 of 2,321 | #37 of 131 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 45 | #880 of 1,704 | #28 of 105 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 42 | #1,646 of 2,321 | #109 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 | 11 | #1,875 of 2,321 | #113 of 131 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #1,611 of 2,321 | #111 of 131 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 51 | #606 of 2,321 | #20 of 131 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 35 | #863 of 2,321 | #26 of 131 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #525 of 2,321 | #40 of 131 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 21 | #1,142 of 2,321 | #44 of 131 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Quixeré 15 km
- Jaguaruana 25 km
- Limoeiro do Norte 27 km
- Tabuleiro do Norte 38 km
- Baraúna 43 km
- Morada Nova 48 km
- Aracati 48 km
- Fortim 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.