Living in Bacabal
Bacabal is a city in Maranhão, Brazil, home to 103,711 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single parents (top 21%, #346 of 1,704), young families (top 21%, #351 of 1,704), low-income families (top 23%, #387 of 1,704).
Residents103,711
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport192 km (Marechal Cunha Machado International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km121,900 people
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 0 m
Nearest major riverMearim, under 1 km
Main railway line65.6 km
Distance to Brasília1,329 km
Within 10 km103,711 people
Winter daylight12 h 22 min, sunset 22:09
See Bacabal on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Bacabal
- The Mearim runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 22 min and sets around 22:09; in late June it sets around 22:57.
How Bacabal 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 | 63 | #351 of 1,704 | #13 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 57 | #613 of 2,321 | #9 of 122 | Map |
| Low-income family | 64 | #387 of 1,704 | #12 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #346 of 1,704 | #10 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #734 of 1,704 | #25 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #759 of 1,704 | #17 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #1,185 of 2,321 | #37 of 122 | Map |
| Single professional | 44 | #556 of 1,100 | #8 of 24 | Map |
| Young professional | 49 | #534 of 994 | #8 of 19 | Map |
| DINKS | 45 | #567 of 883 | #9 of 19 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #702 of 2,321 | #13 of 122 | Map |
| Commuter | 67 | #513 of 1,028 | #8 of 21 | Map |
| Car-free household | 60 | #446 of 832 | #9 of 18 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 63 | #561 of 1,704 | #10 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #681 of 2,321 | #10 of 122 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 46 | #471 of 883 | #8 of 19 | Map |
| Expat professional | 38 | #777 of 2,321 | #11 of 122 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #598 of 1,704 | #10 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 37 | #1,784 of 2,321 | #111 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 | 1 | #2,204 of 2,321 | #114 of 122 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #1,924 of 2,321 | #113 of 122 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 56 | #479 of 2,321 | #8 of 122 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 49 | #580 of 2,321 | #9 of 122 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 49 | #2,252 of 2,321 | #119 of 122 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 47 | #807 of 2,321 | #11 of 122 | Map |
| Digital native | 39 | #547 of 1,100 | #8 of 24 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão 20 km
- Alto Alegre do Maranhão 37 km
- Olho d’Água das Cunhãs 39 km
- São Mateus do Maranhão 40 km
- Trizidela do Vale 42 km
- Pedreiras 43 km
- Vitorino Freire 52 km
- Peritoró 52 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.