Living in Turiaçu
Turiaçu is a large place in Maranhão, Brazil, home to 37,491 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 23%, #523 of 2,321), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 25%, #571 of 2,321), retired couples (top 42%, #711 of 1,704).
Residents37,491
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport164 km (Marechal Cunha Machado International)
Nearest city of 100k+154 km
Within 30 km53,800 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line154.8 km
Distance to Brasília1,594 km
Within 10 km37,491 people
Winter daylight12 h 13 min, sunset 22:06
See Turiaçu on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Turiaçu
- It is right on the coast of the South Atlantic Ocean.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 13 min and sets around 22:06; in late June it sets around 23:04.
How Turiaçu 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 | 45 | #1,451 of 1,704 | #65 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 24 | #1,794 of 2,321 | #83 of 122 | Map |
| Low-income family | 49 | #1,613 of 1,704 | #72 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #1,548 of 1,704 | #68 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #711 of 1,704 | #22 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #1,508 of 1,704 | #65 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #1,815 of 2,321 | #95 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 | 53 | #1,815 of 2,321 | #76 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 | 19 | #1,696 of 1,704 | #84 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 35 | #1,731 of 2,321 | #79 of 122 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #1,694 of 2,321 | #72 of 122 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 30 | #1,518 of 1,704 | #64 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 59 | #1,170 of 2,321 | #81 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 | 40 | #571 of 2,321 | #10 of 122 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 47 | #1,129 of 2,321 | #79 of 122 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 36 | #1,414 of 2,321 | #54 of 122 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 15 | #1,555 of 2,321 | #64 of 122 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #523 of 2,321 | #22 of 122 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #271 of 625 | #18 of 36 | Map |
| Business owner | 0 | #1,717 of 2,321 | #72 of 122 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bacuri 26 km
- Apicum-Açu 36 km
- Cândido Mendes 46 km
- Cururupu 59 km
- Turilândia 62 km
- Santa Helena (Maranhão) 64 km
- Governador Nunes Freire 77 km
- Maracaçumé 78 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.