Living in Caxias
Caxias is a city in Maranhão, Brazil, home to 156,973 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 10%, #161 of 1,704), single parents (top 11%, #187 of 1,704), low-income families (top 12%, #200 of 1,704).
Residents156,973
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport272 km (Marechal Cunha Machado International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km180,300 people
Terrain around itabout 110 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line4.2 km
Distance to Brasília1,313 km
Within 10 km156,973 people
Winter daylight12 h 24 min, sunset 22:04
See Caxias on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Caxias
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 24 min and sets around 22:04; in late June it sets around 22:50.
How Caxias 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 | 65 | #161 of 1,704 | #5 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 63 | #467 of 2,321 | #6 of 122 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #200 of 1,704 | #5 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #187 of 1,704 | #4 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #780 of 1,704 | #26 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #560 of 1,704 | #8 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #1,043 of 2,321 | #27 of 122 | Map |
| Single professional | 56 | #414 of 1,100 | #6 of 24 | Map |
| Young professional | 60 | #399 of 994 | #6 of 19 | Map |
| DINKS | 57 | #426 of 883 | #6 of 19 | Map |
| Remote worker | 69 | #587 of 2,321 | #7 of 122 | Map |
| Commuter | 74 | #415 of 1,028 | #6 of 21 | Map |
| Car-free household | 69 | #348 of 832 | #6 of 18 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 66 | #439 of 1,704 | #6 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 56 | #525 of 2,321 | #6 of 122 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 57 | #363 of 883 | #6 of 19 | Map |
| Expat professional | 48 | #581 of 2,321 | #8 of 122 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 63 | #447 of 1,704 | #6 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 32 | #1,962 of 2,321 | #117 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 | #2,265 of 2,321 | #118 of 122 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 34 | #1,970 of 2,321 | #116 of 122 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 64 | #292 of 2,321 | #6 of 122 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 55 | #477 of 2,321 | #6 of 122 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #1,694 of 2,321 | #69 of 122 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 54 | #669 of 2,321 | #9 of 122 | Map |
| Digital native | 46 | #418 of 1,100 | #6 of 24 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Aldeias Altas 29 km
- São João do Soter 58 km
- União 62 km
- Timon 63 km
- Teresina 67 km
- Codó 74 km
- Matões 75 km
- Coelho Neto 77 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.