Living in Cataguases
Cataguases is a large place in Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to 66,261 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 40%, #921 of 2,321), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 40%, #924 of 2,321), remote workers (top 42%, #953 of 2,321).
Residents66,261
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport169 km (Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International)
Nearest city of 100k+39 km
Within 30 km117,400 people
Terrain around itabout 280 m, height range 220 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Brasília831 km
Within 10 km66,261 people
Winter daylight13 h 26 min, sunset 22:32
See Cataguases on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Cataguases
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 26 min and sets around 22:32; in late June it sets around 22:17.
How Cataguases 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 | #894 of 1,704 | #91 of 157 | Map |
| Low-income household | 45 | #958 of 2,321 | #83 of 239 | Map |
| Low-income family | 57 | #990 of 1,704 | #98 of 157 | Map |
| Single parent | 59 | #995 of 1,704 | #97 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #1,034 of 1,704 | #91 of 157 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #844 of 1,704 | #72 of 157 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #1,218 of 2,321 | #123 of 239 | Map |
| Single professional | 26 | #822 of 1,100 | #69 of 103 | Map |
| Young professional | 28 | #804 of 994 | #65 of 89 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 63 | #953 of 2,321 | #83 of 239 | Map |
| Commuter | 39 | #925 of 1,028 | #82 of 92 | 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 | 49 | #959 of 1,704 | #87 of 157 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 46 | #921 of 2,321 | #77 of 239 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 26 | #1,012 of 2,321 | #82 of 239 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 47 | #811 of 1,704 | #70 of 157 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 45 | #1,572 of 2,321 | #165 of 239 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 5 | #807 of 1,598 | #86 of 239 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 32 | #924 of 2,321 | #134 of 239 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 39 | #1,575 of 2,321 | #165 of 239 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 49 | #706 of 2,321 | #66 of 239 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 37 | #793 of 2,321 | #66 of 239 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #1,844 of 2,321 | #192 of 239 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 28 | #1,056 of 2,321 | #91 of 239 | Map |
| Digital native | 26 | #854 of 1,100 | #70 of 103 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Leopoldina 17 km
- São João Nepomuceno 37 km
- Ubá 39 km
- Tocantins 41 km
- Visconde do Rio Branco 45 km
- Muriaé 45 km
- Rio Pomba 52 km
- Miracema 52 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.