Living in Santa Helena (Maranhão)
Santa Helena (Maranhão) is a large place in Maranhão, Brazil, home to 41,561 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 28%, #640 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 52%, #1,185 of 2,321), remote workers (top 54%, #1,246 of 2,321).
Residents41,561
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport126 km (Marechal Cunha Machado International)
Nearest city of 100k+116 km
Within 30 km73,200 people
Sea coast53 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line117.1 km
Distance to Brasília1,534 km
Within 10 km73,199 people
Winter daylight12 h 15 min, sunset 22:07
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Santa Helena (Maranhão)
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 15 min and sets around 22:07; in late June it sets around 23:03.
How Santa Helena (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 | 43 | #1,651 of 1,704 | #82 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 30 | #1,491 of 2,321 | #58 of 122 | Map |
| Low-income family | 48 | #1,657 of 1,704 | #79 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #1,664 of 1,704 | #79 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #1,133 of 1,704 | #46 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,078 of 1,704 | #30 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #1,986 of 2,321 | #113 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 | 58 | #1,246 of 2,321 | #36 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 | #1,581 of 1,704 | #66 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 41 | #1,185 of 2,321 | #33 of 122 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 8 | #1,387 of 2,321 | #49 of 122 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 39 | #1,125 of 1,704 | #32 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 41 | #1,665 of 2,321 | #104 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 | 1 | #2,196 of 2,321 | #111 of 122 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #1,840 of 2,321 | #110 of 122 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 42 | #1,027 of 2,321 | #29 of 122 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 25 | #1,207 of 2,321 | #35 of 122 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #640 of 2,321 | #23 of 122 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 2 | #1,519 of 2,321 | #58 of 122 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Turilândia 1 km
- Pinheiro 40 km
- Presidente Sarney 41 km
- Bacuri 59 km
- Bequimão 62 km
- Santa Luzia do Paruá 63 km
- Turiaçu 64 km
- Palmeirândia 64 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.