Living in Esmeraldas
Esmeraldas is a large place in Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to 85,598 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 14%, #309 of 2,321), early retirees (top 16%, #353 of 2,321), single pensioners (top 16%, #270 of 1,704).
Residents85,598
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport39 km (Tancredo Neves International)
Nearest city of 100k+24 km
Within 30 km867,900 people
Terrain around itabout 780 m, height range 140 m
Main railway line20.1 km
Distance to Brasília584 km
Within 10 km85,598 people
Greater areaGreater Belo Horizonte, 45 km out
Winter daylight13 h 20 min, sunset 22:35
See Esmeraldas on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Esmeraldas
- 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 22:35; in late June it sets around 22:27.
How Esmeraldas 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 | 58 | #660 of 1,704 | #68 of 157 | Map |
| Low-income household | 62 | #484 of 2,321 | #35 of 239 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #715 of 1,704 | #72 of 157 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #720 of 1,704 | #72 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #476 of 1,704 | #29 of 157 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #270 of 1,704 | #14 of 157 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #353 of 2,321 | #33 of 239 | Map |
| Single professional | 53 | #450 of 1,100 | #31 of 103 | Map |
| Young professional | 54 | #464 of 994 | #32 of 89 | Map |
| DINKS | 55 | #446 of 883 | #30 of 81 | Map |
| Remote worker | 75 | #309 of 2,321 | #15 of 239 | Map |
| Commuter | 64 | #559 of 1,028 | #46 of 92 | Map |
| Car-free household | 54 | #500 of 832 | #42 of 75 | Map |
| Student | 4 | #217 of 449 | #14 of 30 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 62 | #586 of 1,704 | #48 of 157 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 61 | #408 of 2,321 | #28 of 239 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 45 | #483 of 883 | #41 of 81 | Map |
| Expat professional | 62 | #369 of 2,321 | #23 of 239 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 65 | #401 of 1,704 | #27 of 157 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 42 | #1,630 of 2,321 | #172 of 239 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 15 | #420 of 1,598 | #30 of 239 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 24 | #1,266 of 2,321 | #182 of 239 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #1,584 of 2,321 | #166 of 239 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 63 | #297 of 2,321 | #23 of 239 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 60 | #398 of 2,321 | #24 of 239 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 61 | #1,468 of 2,321 | #134 of 239 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 70 | #401 of 2,321 | #22 of 239 | Map |
| Digital native | 42 | #475 of 1,100 | #33 of 103 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Juatuba 21 km
- Ribeirão das Neves 24 km
- Betim 26 km
- Mateus Leme 28 km
- São Joaquim de Bicas 32 km
- Pedro Leopoldo 33 km
- Pará de Minas 33 km
- Contagem 33 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.