Living in Barão de Cocais
Barão de Cocais is a large place in Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to 30,778 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 19%, #425 of 2,321), single pensioners (top 23%, #391 of 1,704), remote workers (top 27%, #622 of 2,321).
Residents30,778
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport61 km (Tancredo Neves International)
Nearest city of 100k+34 km
Within 30 km100,000 people
Terrain around itabout 870 m, height range 340 m
Main railway line1.0 km
Distance to Brasília659 km
Within 10 km61,244 people
Greater areaGreater Belo Horizonte, 45 km out
Winter daylight13 h 20 min, sunset 22:32
See Barão de Cocais on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Barão de Cocais
- It is part of Greater Belo Horizonte, 45 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 20 min and sets around 22:32; in late June it sets around 22:23.
How Barão de Cocais 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 Minas Gerais | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 55 | #905 of 1,704 | #92 of 157 | Map |
| Low-income household | 43 | #999 of 2,321 | #89 of 239 | Map |
| Low-income family | 57 | #992 of 1,704 | #99 of 157 | Map |
| Single parent | 59 | #993 of 1,704 | #96 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #620 of 1,704 | #47 of 157 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 77 | #391 of 1,704 | #27 of 157 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #1,231 of 2,321 | #125 of 239 | Map |
| Single professional | 17 | #932 of 1,100 | #79 of 103 | Map |
| Young professional | 20 | #891 of 994 | #74 of 89 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 69 | #622 of 2,321 | #43 of 239 | Map |
| Commuter | 37 | #935 of 1,028 | #83 of 92 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 49 | #968 of 1,704 | #89 of 157 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 47 | #863 of 2,321 | #69 of 239 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 31 | #935 of 2,321 | #74 of 239 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 52 | #667 of 1,704 | #59 of 157 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #1,463 of 2,321 | #158 of 239 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 11 | #603 of 1,598 | #55 of 239 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 43 | #425 of 2,321 | #71 of 239 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #1,599 of 2,321 | #168 of 239 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 43 | #991 of 2,321 | #87 of 239 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 37 | #786 of 2,321 | #65 of 239 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #1,633 of 2,321 | #157 of 239 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 38 | #962 of 2,321 | #77 of 239 | Map |
| Digital native | 26 | #847 of 1,100 | #67 of 103 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Santa Bárbara (Minas Gerais) 8 km
- Caeté 20 km
- Raposos 33 km
- Sabará 34 km
- João Monlevade 36 km
- Nova Lima 38 km
- Santa Luzia (Minas Gerais) 43 km
- Itabira 45 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.