Living in Vargem Grande
Vargem Grande is a large place in Maranhão, Brazil, home to 43,261 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are nature lovers (top 55%, #1,273 of 2,321), rural value seekers (top 56%, #1,294 of 2,321), remote workers (top 61%, #1,399 of 2,321).
Residents43,261
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport112 km (Marechal Cunha Machado International)
Nearest city of 100k+101 km
Within 30 km43,300 people
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line39.7 km
Distance to Brasília1,430 km
Within 10 km43,261 people
Winter daylight12 h 20 min, sunset 22:04
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Vargem Grande
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 20 min and sets around 22:04; in late June it sets around 22:55.
How Vargem Grande 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 23 | #1,841 of 2,321 | #86 of 122 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 63 | #1,768 of 2,321 | #88 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 | 57 | #1,399 of 2,321 | #46 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 37 | #1,572 of 2,321 | #65 of 122 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 1 | #1,583 of 2,321 | #65 of 122 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 55 | #1,273 of 2,321 | #87 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 | 7 | #2,053 of 2,321 | #99 of 122 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #1,294 of 2,321 | #88 of 122 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 38 | #1,308 of 2,321 | #42 of 122 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 20 | #1,390 of 2,321 | #47 of 122 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #1,893 of 2,321 | #86 of 122 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #1,673 of 2,321 | #68 of 122 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Pirapemas 40 km
- São Benedito do Rio Preto 49 km
- Itapecuru Mirim 52 km
- Cantanhede 52 km
- Santa Rita (Maranhão) 64 km
- Chapadinha 65 km
- Urbano Santos 68 km
- Coroatá 69 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.