Living in Contagem
Contagem is a city in Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to 627,123 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 1%, #1 of 1,028), low-income households (top 1%, #5 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 1%, #6 of 2,321).
Residents627,123
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport34 km (Tancredo Neves International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km4,861,600 people
Terrain around itabout 890 m, height range 360 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Brasília617 km
Within 10 km627,123 people
Greater areaGreater Belo Horizonte, 14 km out
Winter daylight13 h 20 min, sunset 22:35
See Contagem on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Contagem
- It is part of Greater Belo Horizonte, 14 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 20 min and sets around 22:35; in late June it sets around 22:26.
How Contagem 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 | 62 | #370 of 1,704 | #40 of 157 | Map |
| Low-income household | 83 | #5 of 2,321 | #3 of 239 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #45 of 1,704 | #7 of 157 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #45 of 1,704 | #7 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #544 of 1,704 | #40 of 157 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 81 | #226 of 1,704 | #11 of 157 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #289 of 2,321 | #19 of 239 | Map |
| Single professional | 89 | #12 of 1,100 | #2 of 103 | Map |
| Young professional | 91 | #13 of 994 | #2 of 89 | Map |
| DINKS | 92 | #16 of 883 | #2 of 81 | Map |
| Remote worker | 82 | #72 of 2,321 | #3 of 239 | Map |
| Commuter | 94 | #1 of 1,028 | #1 of 92 | Map |
| Car-free household | 90 | #29 of 832 | #2 of 75 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #281 of 449 | #18 of 30 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 79 | #8 of 1,704 | #3 of 157 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 80 | #6 of 2,321 | #2 of 239 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 88 | #21 of 883 | #2 of 81 | Map |
| Expat professional | 91 | #12 of 2,321 | #1 of 239 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 89 | #11 of 1,704 | #1 of 157 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 21 | #2,141 of 2,321 | #233 of 239 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 21 | #109 of 1,598 | #4 of 239 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 32 | #893 of 2,321 | #131 of 239 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 32 | #2,077 of 2,321 | #221 of 239 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 84 | #13 of 2,321 | #2 of 239 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 87 | #1 of 2,321 | #1 of 239 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #378 of 2,321 | #20 of 239 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 94 | #7 of 2,321 | #2 of 239 | Map |
| Digital native | 70 | #22 of 1,100 | #2 of 103 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Ibirité 10 km
- Belo Horizonte 12 km
- Sarzedo 15 km
- Betim 16 km
- Ribeirão das Neves 19 km
- Mário Campos 20 km
- Nova Lima 22 km
- Sabará 26 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.