Living in Machado
Machado is a large place in Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to 37,684 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 15%, #340 of 2,321), early retirees (top 27%, #616 of 2,321), retired couples (top 31%, #516 of 1,704).
Residents37,684
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport194 km (Viracopos International)
Nearest city of 100k+53 km
Within 30 km154,800 people
Lake shore17 km (Lagoa dos Bois)
Terrain around itabout 950 m, height range 200 m
Nearest large lakeRepresa Furnas, 17 km
Main railway line52.0 km
Distance to Brasília688 km
Within 10 km37,684 people
Winter daylight13 h 27 min, sunset 22:46
See Machado on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Machado
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 27 min and sets around 22:46; in late June it sets around 22:30.
How Machado 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 | 52 | #1,101 of 1,704 | #112 of 157 | Map |
| Low-income household | 40 | #1,067 of 2,321 | #101 of 239 | Map |
| Low-income family | 54 | #1,242 of 1,704 | #125 of 157 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #1,203 of 1,704 | #123 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #516 of 1,704 | #38 of 157 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,066 of 1,704 | #97 of 157 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #616 of 2,321 | #68 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 | 59 | #1,170 of 2,321 | #112 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 | 40 | #1,147 of 1,704 | #116 of 157 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 41 | #1,204 of 2,321 | #104 of 239 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 18 | #1,151 of 2,321 | #107 of 239 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 37 | #1,250 of 1,704 | #113 of 157 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 60 | #1,120 of 2,321 | #122 of 239 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #1,020 of 1,598 | #131 of 239 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 45 | #340 of 2,321 | #57 of 239 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 48 | #1,022 of 2,321 | #115 of 239 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 42 | #1,052 of 2,321 | #94 of 239 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 27 | #1,137 of 2,321 | #103 of 239 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #833 of 2,321 | #63 of 239 | Map |
| Coastal living | 64 | #402 of 625 | #19 of 37 | Map |
| Business owner | 21 | #1,137 of 2,321 | #107 of 239 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Poço Fundo 13 km
- Paraguaçu 24 km
- Alfenas 27 km
- Campestre 34 km
- Elói Mendes 37 km
- São Gonçalo do Sapucaí 41 km
- Campos Gerais 52 km
- Varginha 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.