Living in Barreirinhas
Barreirinhas is a large place in Maranhão, Brazil, home to 65,589 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 49%, #829 of 1,704), movers on a budget (top 55%, #1,270 of 2,321), remote workers (top 61%, #1,406 of 2,321).
Residents65,589
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport158 km (Marechal Cunha Machado International)
Nearest city of 100k+118 km
Within 30 km65,600 people
Sea coast22 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line119.3 km
Distance to Brasília1,552 km
Within 10 km65,589 people
Winter daylight12 h 17 min, sunset 21:58
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Barreirinhas
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 17 min and sets around 21:58; in late June it sets around 22:52.
How Barreirinhas 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 | #1,548 of 1,704 | #75 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 29 | #1,540 of 2,321 | #61 of 122 | Map |
| Low-income family | 49 | #1,582 of 1,704 | #69 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #1,564 of 1,704 | #71 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #829 of 1,704 | #29 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #1,232 of 1,704 | #43 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #1,791 of 2,321 | #91 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 | #1,406 of 2,321 | #47 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 | 21 | #1,590 of 1,704 | #67 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 40 | #1,270 of 2,321 | #42 of 122 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 4 | #1,496 of 2,321 | #59 of 122 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 38 | #1,168 of 1,704 | #35 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 43 | #1,607 of 2,321 | #103 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 | 7 | #2,048 of 2,321 | #98 of 122 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #1,617 of 2,321 | #100 of 122 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 45 | #900 of 2,321 | #24 of 122 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 26 | #1,199 of 2,321 | #34 of 122 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 57 | #2,065 of 2,321 | #101 of 122 | Map |
| Coastal living | 56 | #543 of 625 | #35 of 36 | Map |
| Business owner | 0 | #1,594 of 2,321 | #64 of 122 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Paulino Neves 33 km
- Tutóia 61 km
- Humberto de Campos 73 km
- São Bernardo 81 km
- Urbano Santos 82 km
- Santa Quitéria do Maranhão 87 km
- Luzilândia 93 km
- São Benedito do Rio Preto 101 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.