Living in Lagoa Santa
Lagoa Santa is a large place in Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to 75,145 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 10%, #210 of 2,321), cross-border commuters (top 10%, #154 of 1,598), people who put healthcare first (top 12%, #195 of 1,704).
Residents75,145
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport7 km (Tancredo Neves International)
Nearest city of 100k+7 km
Within 30 km900,000 people
Terrain around itabout 750 m, height range 80 m
Nearest major riverVelhas, 6.1 km
Main railway line6.9 km
Distance to Brasília603 km
Within 10 km204,391 people
Greater areaGreater Belo Horizonte, 32 km out
Winter daylight13 h 19 min, sunset 22:33
See Lagoa Santa on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lagoa Santa
- It is part of Greater Belo Horizonte, 32 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 19 min and sets around 22:33; in late June it sets around 22:26.
How Lagoa Santa 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 | 56 | #829 of 1,704 | #87 of 157 | Map |
| Low-income household | 71 | #266 of 2,321 | #18 of 239 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #294 of 1,704 | #29 of 157 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #322 of 1,704 | #35 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #1,038 of 1,704 | #92 of 157 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #547 of 1,704 | #38 of 157 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #2,175 of 2,321 | #228 of 239 | Map |
| Single professional | 63 | #342 of 1,100 | #19 of 103 | Map |
| Young professional | 65 | #349 of 994 | #20 of 89 | Map |
| DINKS | 65 | #341 of 883 | #19 of 81 | Map |
| Remote worker | 74 | #348 of 2,321 | #18 of 239 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #344 of 1,028 | #22 of 92 | Map |
| Car-free household | 67 | #376 of 832 | #24 of 75 | Map |
| Student | 10 | #183 of 449 | #12 of 30 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #272 of 1,704 | #19 of 157 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 69 | #210 of 2,321 | #13 of 239 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 57 | #366 of 883 | #23 of 81 | Map |
| Expat professional | 69 | #293 of 2,321 | #13 of 239 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 75 | #195 of 1,704 | #11 of 157 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 24 | #2,120 of 2,321 | #231 of 239 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #154 of 1,598 | #7 of 239 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 5 | #2,118 of 2,321 | #234 of 239 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 26 | #2,153 of 2,321 | #232 of 239 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #411 of 2,321 | #31 of 239 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 68 | #276 of 2,321 | #15 of 239 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #1,366 of 2,321 | #122 of 239 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 79 | #282 of 2,321 | #13 of 239 | Map |
| Digital native | 53 | #323 of 1,100 | #20 of 103 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Vespasiano 7 km
- São José da Lapa 10 km
- Pedro Leopoldo 15 km
- Santa Luzia (Minas Gerais) 16 km
- Matozinhos 21 km
- Jaboticatubas 21 km
- Ribeirão das Neves 25 km
- Sabará 30 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.