Living in Raposa
Raposa is a large place in Maranhão, Brazil, home to 30,839 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who want to live by the sea (top 3%, #16 of 625), climate-conscious movers (top 4%, #87 of 2,321), retired couples (top 5%, #80 of 1,704).
Residents30,839
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport23 km (Marechal Cunha Machado International)
Nearest city of 100k+12 km
Within 30 km1,338,300 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 0 m
Main railway line21.0 km
Distance to Brasília1,543 km
Within 10 km30,839 people
Greater areaGreater São Luís, 21 km out
Winter daylight12 h 16 min, sunset 22:03
See Raposa on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Raposa
- It is right on the coast of the Baía de São Marcos.
- It is part of Greater São Luís, 21 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 16 min and sets around 22:03; in late June it sets around 22:58.
How Raposa 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 | 63 | #332 of 1,704 | #12 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 61 | #520 of 2,321 | #7 of 122 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #493 of 1,704 | #14 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #454 of 1,704 | #14 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 79 | #80 of 1,704 | #3 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 77 | #387 of 1,704 | #4 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #147 of 2,321 | #2 of 122 | Map |
| Single professional | 42 | #584 of 1,100 | #10 of 24 | Map |
| Young professional | 44 | #587 of 994 | #11 of 19 | Map |
| DINKS | 46 | #555 of 883 | #8 of 19 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #449 of 2,321 | #5 of 122 | Map |
| Commuter | 66 | #523 of 1,028 | #9 of 21 | Map |
| Car-free household | 37 | #623 of 832 | #11 of 18 | Map |
| Student | 46 | #67 of 449 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 65 | #480 of 1,704 | #7 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 56 | #528 of 2,321 | #7 of 122 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 26 | #620 of 883 | #11 of 19 | Map |
| Expat professional | 57 | #440 of 2,321 | #5 of 122 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #600 of 1,704 | #11 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 68 | #718 of 2,321 | #53 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 | 48 | #265 of 2,321 | #3 of 122 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 54 | #647 of 2,321 | #47 of 122 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 52 | #593 of 2,321 | #12 of 122 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 49 | #568 of 2,321 | #8 of 122 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 74 | #87 of 2,321 | #7 of 122 | Map |
| Coastal living | 80 | #16 of 625 | #3 of 36 | Map |
| Business owner | 74 | #347 of 2,321 | #4 of 122 | Map |
| Digital native | 37 | #592 of 1,100 | #11 of 24 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Paço do Lumiar 12 km
- São José de Ribamar 16 km
- São Luís 25 km
- Alcântara 35 km
- Icatu 39 km
- Morros 50 km
- Rosário 60 km
- Bacabeira 65 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.