Living in Barra do Corda
Barra do Corda is a large place in Maranhão, Brazil, home to 86,662 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 48%, #1,100 of 2,321), low-income households (top 57%, #1,316 of 2,321), expat professionals (top 62%, #1,420 of 2,321).
Residents86,662
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport342 km (Marechal Cunha Machado International)
Nearest city of 100k+150 km
Within 30 km86,700 people
Terrain around itabout 140 m, height range 30 m
Nearest major riverMearim, 1.7 km
Main railway line188.2 km
Distance to Brasília1,179 km
Within 10 km86,662 people
Winter daylight12 h 26 min, sunset 22:13
See Barra do Corda on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Barra do Corda
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 26 min and sets around 22:13; in late June it sets around 22:57.
How Barra do Corda 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 | 44 | #1,615 of 1,704 | #80 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 33 | #1,316 of 2,321 | #40 of 122 | Map |
| Low-income family | 49 | #1,553 of 1,704 | #65 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #1,627 of 1,704 | #75 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #1,403 of 1,704 | #60 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #1,327 of 1,704 | #48 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #1,878 of 2,321 | #101 of 122 | 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 | 57 | #1,426 of 2,321 | #49 of 122 | 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 | 22 | #1,495 of 1,704 | #57 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 43 | #1,100 of 2,321 | #25 of 122 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 7 | #1,420 of 2,321 | #52 of 122 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 40 | #1,084 of 1,704 | #28 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 37 | #1,799 of 2,321 | #112 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 | 0 | #2,302 of 2,321 | #119 of 122 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #1,858 of 2,321 | #111 of 122 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 49 | #678 of 2,321 | #14 of 122 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 29 | #1,067 of 2,321 | #27 of 122 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 53 | #2,212 of 2,321 | #113 of 122 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #1,570 of 2,321 | #61 of 122 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Jenipapo dos Vieiras 46 km
- Tuntum 71 km
- Esperantinópolis 81 km
- Presidente Dutra (Maranhão) 87 km
- Poção de Pedras 90 km
- São Domingos do Maranhão 95 km
- Dom Pedro 103 km
- Grajaú (Maranhão) 105 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.