Living in Várzea Grande
Várzea Grande is a city in Mato Grosso, Brazil, home to 314,627 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 2%, #24 of 1,704), movers on a budget (top 4%, #82 of 2,321), cross-border commuters (top 5%, #71 of 1,598).
Residents314,627
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport2 km (Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km949,500 people
Terrain around itabout 190 m, height range 60 m
Nearest major riverParaná, 3.7 km
Main railway line407.0 km
Distance to Brasília879 km
Within 10 km932,751 people
Greater areaGreater Cuiabá, 10 km out
Winter daylight13 h 03 min, sunset 23:15
See Várzea Grande on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Várzea Grande
- It is part of Greater Cuiabá, 10 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 03 min and sets around 23:15; in late June it sets around 23:22.
How Várzea 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 Mato Grosso | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 53 | #1,025 of 1,704 | #9 of 18 | Map |
| Low-income household | 77 | #115 of 2,321 | #2 of 50 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #95 of 1,704 | #3 of 18 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #100 of 1,704 | #3 of 18 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #1,646 of 1,704 | #18 of 18 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #880 of 1,704 | #7 of 18 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #2,291 of 2,321 | #50 of 50 | Map |
| Single professional | 80 | #143 of 1,100 | #2 of 10 | Map |
| Young professional | 82 | #138 of 994 | #2 of 9 | Map |
| DINKS | 81 | #165 of 883 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Remote worker | 74 | #332 of 2,321 | #2 of 50 | Map |
| Commuter | 88 | #121 of 1,028 | #2 of 9 | Map |
| Car-free household | 85 | #110 of 832 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #335 of 449 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #118 of 1,704 | #2 of 18 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 75 | #82 of 2,321 | #2 of 50 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 80 | #95 of 883 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Expat professional | 82 | #121 of 2,321 | #2 of 50 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 88 | #24 of 1,704 | #2 of 18 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 8 | #2,242 of 2,321 | #50 of 50 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 22 | #71 of 1,598 | #2 of 50 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #2,240 of 2,321 | #46 of 50 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 18 | #2,205 of 2,321 | #50 of 50 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #262 of 2,321 | #4 of 50 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #65 of 2,321 | #2 of 50 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #1,153 of 2,321 | #8 of 50 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 86 | #219 of 2,321 | #2 of 50 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #156 of 1,100 | #2 of 10 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Cuiabá 7 km
- Santo Antônio do Leverger 25 km
- Chapada dos Guimarães 46 km
- Lucas 79 km
- Poconé 86 km
- Rosário Oeste 96 km
- Campo Verde (Mato Grosso) 104 km
- Nobres 105 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.