Living in Grajaú (Maranhão)
Grajaú (Maranhão) is a large place in Maranhão, Brazil, home to 73,872 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 53%, #1,224 of 2,321), low-income households (top 62%, #1,439 of 2,321), remote workers (top 65%, #1,492 of 2,321).
Residents73,872
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport415 km (Marechal Cunha Machado International)
Nearest city of 100k+154 km
Within 30 km73,900 people
Terrain around itabout 190 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line172.5 km
Distance to Brasília1,125 km
Within 10 km73,872 people
Winter daylight12 h 28 min, sunset 22:17
See Grajaú (Maranhão) on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Grajaú (Maranhão)
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 28 min and sets around 22:17; in late June it sets around 23:00.
How Grajaú (Maranhão) 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 | #1,583 of 1,704 | #78 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 31 | #1,439 of 2,321 | #52 of 122 | Map |
| Low-income family | 49 | #1,615 of 1,704 | #74 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #1,631 of 1,704 | #77 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #1,423 of 1,704 | #62 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #1,346 of 1,704 | #50 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #1,896 of 2,321 | #105 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 | 56 | #1,492 of 2,321 | #55 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 | #1,549 of 1,704 | #63 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 41 | #1,224 of 2,321 | #35 of 122 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 3 | #1,512 of 2,321 | #62 of 122 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 38 | #1,182 of 1,704 | #37 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 40 | #1,701 of 2,321 | #106 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 | 9 | #1,971 of 2,321 | #92 of 122 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 36 | #1,740 of 2,321 | #106 of 122 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 47 | #799 of 2,321 | #18 of 122 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 26 | #1,177 of 2,321 | #33 of 122 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 57 | #2,111 of 2,321 | #105 of 122 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #1,582 of 2,321 | #63 of 122 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sítio Novo 62 km
- Formosa da Serra Negra 70 km
- Amarante do Maranhão 72 km
- Jenipapo dos Vieiras 75 km
- Arame 105 km
- Barra do Corda 105 km
- Governador Edison Lobão 136 km
- João Lisboa 146 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.