Living in Caratinga
Caratinga is a large place in Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to 87,360 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 24%, #543 of 2,321), early retirees (top 37%, #853 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 39%, #888 of 2,321).
Residents87,360
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport192 km (Tancredo Neves International)
Nearest city of 100k+53 km
Within 30 km110,100 people
Terrain around itabout 730 m, height range 420 m
Main railway line49.6 km
Distance to Brasília757 km
Within 10 km87,360 people
Winter daylight13 h 20 min, sunset 22:27
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Caratinga
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 20 min and sets around 22:27; in late June it sets around 22:18.
How Caratinga 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 | 51 | #1,152 of 1,704 | #119 of 157 | Map |
| Low-income household | 43 | #1,007 of 2,321 | #92 of 239 | Map |
| Low-income family | 55 | #1,203 of 1,704 | #122 of 157 | Map |
| Single parent | 56 | #1,185 of 1,704 | #121 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #965 of 1,704 | #86 of 157 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #862 of 1,704 | #74 of 157 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #853 of 2,321 | #89 of 239 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 63 | #925 of 2,321 | #79 of 239 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 42 | #1,120 of 1,704 | #111 of 157 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 46 | #888 of 2,321 | #72 of 239 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 22 | #1,061 of 2,321 | #90 of 239 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 47 | #800 of 1,704 | #68 of 157 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 38 | #1,751 of 2,321 | #185 of 239 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 2 | #943 of 1,598 | #116 of 239 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 40 | #543 of 2,321 | #88 of 239 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 36 | #1,819 of 2,321 | #191 of 239 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 52 | #591 of 2,321 | #55 of 239 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 37 | #799 of 2,321 | #68 of 239 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #985 of 2,321 | #83 of 239 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 20 | #1,153 of 2,321 | #109 of 239 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.