Living in Açailândia
Açailândia is a city in Maranhão, Brazil, home to 106,550 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 16%, #267 of 1,704), single parents (top 18%, #293 of 1,704), low-income families (top 19%, #315 of 1,704).
Residents106,550
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport410 km (Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km106,600 people
Terrain around itabout 310 m, height range 140 m
Main railway line6.0 km
Distance to Brasília1,206 km
Within 10 km106,550 people
Winter daylight12 h 25 min, sunset 22:21
See Açailândia on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Açailândia
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 25 min and sets around 22:21; in late June it sets around 23:07.
How Açailândia 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 Maranhão | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 64 | #267 of 1,704 | #8 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 56 | #638 of 2,321 | #11 of 122 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #315 of 1,704 | #8 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #293 of 1,704 | #7 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #839 of 1,704 | #30 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #618 of 1,704 | #12 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #1,248 of 2,321 | #40 of 122 | Map |
| Single professional | 43 | #571 of 1,100 | #9 of 24 | Map |
| Young professional | 47 | #543 of 994 | #9 of 19 | Map |
| DINKS | 43 | #584 of 883 | #10 of 19 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #701 of 2,321 | #12 of 122 | Map |
| Commuter | 66 | #531 of 1,028 | #10 of 21 | Map |
| Car-free household | 60 | #445 of 832 | #8 of 18 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 63 | #555 of 1,704 | #9 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #695 of 2,321 | #11 of 122 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 46 | #472 of 883 | #9 of 19 | Map |
| Expat professional | 37 | #816 of 2,321 | #12 of 122 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 57 | #550 of 1,704 | #8 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 36 | #1,806 of 2,321 | #113 of 122 | 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 | 20 | #1,464 of 2,321 | #42 of 122 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 34 | #1,978 of 2,321 | #117 of 122 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 56 | #488 of 2,321 | #9 of 122 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 48 | #586 of 2,321 | #10 of 122 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #1,780 of 2,321 | #74 of 122 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 45 | #839 of 2,321 | #13 of 122 | Map |
| Digital native | 39 | #550 of 1,100 | #9 of 24 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Itinga do Maranhão 55 km
- João Lisboa 57 km
- Imperatriz 64 km
- Rondon do Pará 65 km
- Dom Eliseu 74 km
- Bom Jesus das Selvas 89 km
- Governador Edison Lobão 90 km
- Araguatins 103 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.