Living in Buriticupu
Buriticupu is a large place in Maranhão, Brazil, home to 55,499 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are rural value seekers (top 64%, #1,476 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 64%, #1,484 of 2,321), nature lovers (top 66%, #1,518 of 2,321).
Residents55,499
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport312 km (Marechal Cunha Machado International)
Nearest city of 100k+135 km
Within 30 km55,500 people
Terrain around itabout 140 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line10.0 km
Distance to Brasília1,284 km
Within 10 km55,499 people
Winter daylight12 h 22 min, sunset 22:15
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Buriticupu
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 22 min and sets around 22:15; in late June it sets around 23:04.
How Buriticupu 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 | #1,509 of 1,704 | #72 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 27 | #1,653 of 2,321 | #71 of 122 | Map |
| Low-income family | 49 | #1,567 of 1,704 | #66 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #1,522 of 1,704 | #65 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #1,475 of 1,704 | #65 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 65 | #1,407 of 1,704 | #57 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #1,885 of 2,321 | #103 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 | 55 | #1,645 of 2,321 | #64 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 | 20 | #1,645 of 1,704 | #79 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 38 | #1,484 of 2,321 | #57 of 122 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #1,615 of 2,321 | #69 of 122 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 34 | #1,381 of 1,704 | #51 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 47 | #1,518 of 2,321 | #97 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 | 13 | #1,822 of 2,321 | #73 of 122 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 40 | #1,476 of 2,321 | #94 of 122 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 41 | #1,072 of 2,321 | #32 of 122 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 22 | #1,336 of 2,321 | #44 of 122 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 57 | #2,073 of 2,321 | #103 of 122 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #1,622 of 2,321 | #66 of 122 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bom Jesus das Selvas 48 km
- Arame 80 km
- Santa Luzia (Maranhão, 57,635 residents) 97 km
- Alto Alegre do Pindaré 99 km
- Dom Eliseu 117 km
- Itinga do Maranhão 120 km
- Bom Jardim (Maranhão) 128 km
- Ulianópolis 132 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.