Living in Matozinhos
Matozinhos is a large place in Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to 37,618 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 17%, #381 of 2,321), expat professionals (top 17%, #391 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 18%, #402 of 2,321).
Residents37,618
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport15 km (Tancredo Neves International)
Nearest city of 100k+20 km
Within 30 km887,900 people
Terrain around itabout 780 m, height range 200 m
Main railway line1.1 km
Distance to Brasília584 km
Within 10 km100,198 people
Greater areaGreater Belo Horizonte, 43 km out
Winter daylight13 h 19 min, sunset 22:34
See Matozinhos on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Matozinhos
- It is part of Greater Belo Horizonte, 43 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 19 min and sets around 22:34; in late June it sets around 22:27.
How Matozinhos 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 | 48 | #1,345 of 1,704 | #137 of 157 | Map |
| Low-income household | 63 | #483 of 2,321 | #34 of 239 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #743 of 1,704 | #76 of 157 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #759 of 1,704 | #77 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #1,505 of 1,704 | #139 of 157 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #988 of 1,704 | #88 of 157 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #2,267 of 2,321 | #238 of 239 | Map |
| Single professional | 48 | #509 of 1,100 | #38 of 103 | Map |
| Young professional | 49 | #532 of 994 | #42 of 89 | Map |
| DINKS | 50 | #501 of 883 | #38 of 81 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #699 of 2,321 | #52 of 239 | Map |
| Commuter | 64 | #565 of 1,028 | #48 of 92 | Map |
| Car-free household | 48 | #548 of 832 | #46 of 75 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 62 | #582 of 1,704 | #47 of 157 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 61 | #402 of 2,321 | #27 of 239 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 37 | #548 of 883 | #47 of 81 | Map |
| Expat professional | 60 | #391 of 2,321 | #26 of 239 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 64 | #427 of 1,704 | #29 of 157 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 27 | #2,091 of 2,321 | #224 of 239 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 16 | #375 of 1,598 | #20 of 239 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 21 | #1,389 of 2,321 | #192 of 239 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 24 | #2,171 of 2,321 | #236 of 239 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 44 | #932 of 2,321 | #82 of 239 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 56 | #451 of 2,321 | #31 of 239 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 61 | #1,588 of 2,321 | #150 of 239 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 71 | #381 of 2,321 | #20 of 239 | Map |
| Digital native | 42 | #492 of 1,100 | #35 of 103 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Pedro Leopoldo 8 km
- Sete Lagoas 20 km
- São José da Lapa 20 km
- Lagoa Santa 21 km
- Vespasiano 22 km
- Ribeirão das Neves 23 km
- Esmeraldas 33 km
- Santa Luzia (Minas Gerais) 34 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.