Living in Ouro Preto
Ouro Preto is a large place in Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to 74,821 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 15%, #337 of 2,321), climate-conscious movers (top 18%, #409 of 2,321), single pensioners (top 19%, #309 of 1,704).
Residents74,821
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport97 km (Tancredo Neves International)
Nearest city of 100k+42 km
Within 30 km174,900 people
Terrain around itabout 1,230 m, height range 280 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Brasília693 km
Within 10 km136,208 people
Winter daylight13 h 22 min, sunset 22:33
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Ouro Preto
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 22 min and sets around 22:33; in late June it sets around 22:23.
How Ouro Preto 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 | 53 | #1,008 of 1,704 | #104 of 157 | Map |
| Low-income household | 51 | #799 of 2,321 | #64 of 239 | Map |
| Low-income family | 57 | #998 of 1,704 | #100 of 157 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #1,048 of 1,704 | #102 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #374 of 1,704 | #14 of 157 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #309 of 1,704 | #19 of 157 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #337 of 2,321 | #29 of 239 | Map |
| Single professional | 37 | #641 of 1,100 | #58 of 103 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 72 | #444 of 2,321 | #27 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 | 51 | #918 of 1,704 | #83 of 157 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 54 | #574 of 2,321 | #42 of 239 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 44 | #658 of 2,321 | #47 of 239 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #508 of 1,704 | #41 of 157 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 34 | #1,917 of 2,321 | #208 of 239 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 9 | #683 of 1,598 | #65 of 239 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 32 | #897 of 2,321 | #132 of 239 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 33 | #2,050 of 2,321 | #219 of 239 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 57 | #468 of 2,321 | #40 of 239 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 47 | #605 of 2,321 | #54 of 239 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #409 of 2,321 | #22 of 239 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 45 | #836 of 2,321 | #64 of 239 | Map |
| Digital native | 34 | #632 of 1,100 | #54 of 103 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Mariana 9 km
- Ouro Branco 24 km
- Itabirito 35 km
- Piranga 39 km
- Congonhas 39 km
- Conselheiro Lafaiete 42 km
- Santa Bárbara (Minas Gerais) 49 km
- Barão de Cocais 50 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.