Living in São Mateus do Maranhão
São Mateus do Maranhão is a large place in Maranhão, Brazil, home to 38,829 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 41%, #688 of 1,704), nature lovers (top 48%, #1,110 of 2,321), remote workers (top 50%, #1,149 of 2,321).
Residents38,829
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport163 km (Marechal Cunha Machado International)
Nearest city of 100k+40 km
Within 30 km62,900 people
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line27.2 km
Distance to Brasília1,359 km
Within 10 km38,829 people
Winter daylight12 h 21 min, sunset 22:07
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about São Mateus do Maranhão
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 21 min and sets around 22:07; in late June it sets around 22:56.
How São Mateus do 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 | 55 | #881 of 1,704 | #25 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 35 | #1,233 of 2,321 | #32 of 122 | Map |
| Low-income family | 56 | #1,064 of 1,704 | #24 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #1,052 of 1,704 | #22 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #688 of 1,704 | #19 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,030 of 1,704 | #27 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #1,386 of 2,321 | #53 of 122 | Map |
| Single professional | 8 | #1,000 of 1,100 | #21 of 24 | 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 | #1,149 of 2,321 | #28 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 | 45 | #1,061 of 1,704 | #23 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 39 | #1,369 of 2,321 | #48 of 122 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 12 | #1,257 of 2,321 | #40 of 122 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 40 | #1,097 of 1,704 | #30 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 60 | #1,110 of 2,321 | #76 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 | 10 | #1,953 of 2,321 | #88 of 122 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 47 | #1,150 of 2,321 | #80 of 122 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 39 | #1,242 of 2,321 | #41 of 122 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 27 | #1,152 of 2,321 | #31 of 122 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #1,701 of 2,321 | #70 of 122 | Map |
| Coastal living | 58 | #513 of 625 | #30 of 36 | Map |
| Business owner | 16 | #1,216 of 2,321 | #33 of 122 | Map |
| Digital native | 18 | #1,029 of 1,100 | #22 of 24 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Alto Alegre do Maranhão 19 km
- Bacabal 40 km
- Coroatá 40 km
- Peritoró 41 km
- São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão 43 km
- Pirapemas 45 km
- Matões do Norte 46 km
- Cantanhede 47 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.