Living in Sobral
Sobral is a city in Ceará, Brazil, home to 203,023 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 7%, #105 of 1,704), single parents (top 9%, #140 of 1,704), low-income families (top 9%, #146 of 1,704).
Residents203,023
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport202 km (Pinto Martins International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km310,700 people
Terrain around itabout 110 m, height range 590 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Brasília1,579 km
Within 10 km203,023 people
LandscapeBrazilian Highlands, Serra da Ibiapaba
Winter daylight12 h 20 min, sunset 21:50
See Sobral on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sobral
- The landscape belongs to Brazilian Highlands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 20 min and sets around 21:50; in late June it sets around 22:40.
How Sobral 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 | 66 | #105 of 1,704 | #6 of 105 | Map |
| Low-income household | 69 | #337 of 2,321 | #8 of 131 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #146 of 1,704 | #5 of 105 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #140 of 1,704 | #5 of 105 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #1,122 of 1,704 | #44 of 105 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #832 of 1,704 | #28 of 105 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #796 of 2,321 | #30 of 131 | Map |
| Single professional | 65 | #328 of 1,100 | #6 of 39 | Map |
| Young professional | 68 | #319 of 994 | #6 of 30 | Map |
| DINKS | 66 | #331 of 883 | #7 of 25 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #518 of 2,321 | #14 of 131 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #317 of 1,028 | #6 of 33 | Map |
| Car-free household | 74 | #296 of 832 | #6 of 23 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 69 | #306 of 1,704 | #6 of 105 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 61 | #406 of 2,321 | #11 of 131 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 64 | #300 of 883 | #6 of 25 | Map |
| Expat professional | 56 | #444 of 2,321 | #13 of 131 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 63 | #446 of 1,704 | #13 of 105 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 30 | #2,025 of 2,321 | #129 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 | 45 | #378 of 2,321 | #28 of 131 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #1,830 of 2,321 | #122 of 131 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 70 | #189 of 2,321 | #6 of 131 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 61 | #375 of 2,321 | #10 of 131 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #1,620 of 2,321 | #88 of 131 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 62 | #516 of 2,321 | #13 of 131 | Map |
| Digital native | 51 | #351 of 1,100 | #7 of 39 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Forquilha 16 km
- Massapê 18 km
- Meruoca 20 km
- Santana do Acaraú 29 km
- Cariré 32 km
- Coreaú 37 km
- Frecheirinha 52 km
- Morrinhos (Ceará) 57 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.