Living in Maracaju
Maracaju is a large place in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, home to 45,047 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are rural value seekers (top 57%, #1,320 of 2,321), nature lovers (top 58%, #1,326 of 2,321), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 61%, #1,396 of 2,321).
Residents45,047
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport427 km (Guaraní International)
Nearest city of 100k+77 km
Within 30 km45,000 people
Terrain around itabout 450 m, height range 110 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Brasília1,002 km
Within 10 km45,047 people
Winter daylight13 h 27 min, sunset 23:23
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Maracaju
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 27 min and sets around 23:23; in late June it sets around 23:07.
How Maracaju 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 Mato Grosso do Sul | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 24 | #1,815 of 2,321 | #18 of 36 | 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 | #1,851 of 2,321 | #18 of 36 | 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 | 55 | #1,549 of 2,321 | #10 of 36 | 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 | 36 | #1,619 of 2,321 | #13 of 36 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #1,642 of 2,321 | #13 of 36 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 54 | #1,326 of 2,321 | #25 of 36 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #1,139 of 1,598 | #18 of 36 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 21 | #1,396 of 2,321 | #16 of 36 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 43 | #1,320 of 2,321 | #25 of 36 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 38 | #1,288 of 2,321 | #12 of 36 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 20 | #1,406 of 2,321 | #13 of 36 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #1,968 of 2,321 | #25 of 36 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #1,660 of 2,321 | #12 of 36 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Itaporã 65 km
- Rio Brilhante 68 km
- Dourados 77 km
- Sidrolândia 79 km
- Nova Alvorada do Sul 83 km
- Jardim (Mato Grosso do Sul) 101 km
- Fátima do Sul 108 km
- Ponta Porã 117 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.