Living in Pedreiras
Pedreiras is a large place in Maranhão, Brazil, home to 37,050 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 48%, #1,096 of 2,321), low-income households (top 49%, #1,117 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 51%, #1,168 of 2,321).
Residents37,050
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport223 km (Marechal Cunha Machado International)
Nearest city of 100k+43 km
Within 30 km77,700 people
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 30 m
Nearest major riverMearim, 9.8 km
Main railway line67.6 km
Distance to Brasília1,299 km
Within 10 km59,534 people
Winter daylight12 h 23 min, sunset 22:08
See Pedreiras on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Pedreiras
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 23 min and sets around 22:08; in late June it sets around 22:56.
How Pedreiras 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 | 53 | #1,042 of 1,704 | #32 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 39 | #1,117 of 2,321 | #25 of 122 | Map |
| Low-income family | 56 | #1,120 of 1,704 | #27 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 57 | #1,107 of 1,704 | #27 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #1,087 of 1,704 | #43 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #930 of 1,704 | #24 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #1,667 of 2,321 | #78 of 122 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #1,096 of 2,321 | #25 of 122 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 44 | #1,081 of 1,704 | #25 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 42 | #1,168 of 2,321 | #32 of 122 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 13 | #1,226 of 2,321 | #36 of 122 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 41 | #1,059 of 1,704 | #26 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 47 | #1,511 of 2,321 | #96 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 | 4 | #2,130 of 2,321 | #104 of 122 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 39 | #1,562 of 2,321 | #98 of 122 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 41 | #1,083 of 2,321 | #35 of 122 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 30 | #1,031 of 2,321 | #23 of 122 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #1,939 of 2,321 | #91 of 122 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 16 | #1,220 of 2,321 | #34 of 122 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Trizidela do Vale 3 km
- São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão 23 km
- Peritoró 35 km
- Alto Alegre do Maranhão 43 km
- Bacabal 43 km
- Poção de Pedras 44 km
- Esperantinópolis 47 km
- Dom Pedro 55 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.