Living in Capelinha
Capelinha is a large place in Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to 39,626 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 51%, #1,168 of 2,321), rural value seekers (top 53%, #1,214 of 2,321), nature lovers (top 53%, #1,224 of 2,321).
Residents39,626
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport266 km (Tancredo Neves International)
Nearest city of 100k+108 km
Within 30 km39,600 people
Terrain around itabout 890 m, height range 140 m
Main railway line141.3 km
Distance to Brasília613 km
Within 10 km39,626 people
Winter daylight13 h 11 min, sunset 22:24
See Capelinha on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Capelinha
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 11 min and sets around 22:24; in late June it sets around 22:24.
How Capelinha 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 22 | #1,895 of 2,321 | #184 of 239 | 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 | 62 | #1,974 of 2,321 | #212 of 239 | 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 | 52 | #1,886 of 2,321 | #191 of 239 | 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 | 33 | #1,859 of 2,321 | #174 of 239 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #1,672 of 2,321 | #155 of 239 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 57 | #1,224 of 2,321 | #136 of 239 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #1,161 of 1,598 | #158 of 239 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 26 | #1,168 of 2,321 | #165 of 239 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 46 | #1,214 of 2,321 | #135 of 239 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 35 | #1,478 of 2,321 | #133 of 239 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 13 | #1,625 of 2,321 | #150 of 239 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #2,027 of 2,321 | #215 of 239 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #1,695 of 2,321 | #165 of 239 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Itamarandiba 41 km
- Malacacheta 49 km
- Turmalina 51 km
- Minas Novas 53 km
- Novo Cruzeiro 72 km
- Peçanha 95 km
- Itambacuri 96 km
- São João Evangelista 99 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.