Living in Poços de Caldas
Poços de Caldas is a city in Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to 168,641 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single parents (top 11%, #174 of 1,704), low-income families (top 11%, #181 of 1,704), climate-conscious movers (top 13%, #289 of 2,321).
Residents168,641
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport148 km (Viracopos International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km185,700 people
Terrain around itabout 1,260 m, height range 390 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Brasília683 km
Within 10 km168,641 people
Winter daylight13 h 28 min, sunset 22:49
See Poços de Caldas on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Poços de Caldas
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 28 min and sets around 22:49; in late June it sets around 22:32.
How Poços de Caldas 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 | #840 of 1,704 | #88 of 157 | Map |
| Low-income household | 64 | #454 of 2,321 | #31 of 239 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #181 of 1,704 | #15 of 157 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #174 of 1,704 | #15 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #1,306 of 1,704 | #117 of 157 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,090 of 1,704 | #103 of 157 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #2,182 of 2,321 | #229 of 239 | Map |
| Single professional | 58 | #396 of 1,100 | #27 of 103 | Map |
| Young professional | 62 | #383 of 994 | #24 of 89 | Map |
| DINKS | 58 | #407 of 883 | #27 of 81 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #749 of 2,321 | #60 of 239 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #398 of 1,028 | #27 of 92 | Map |
| Car-free household | 71 | #336 of 832 | #19 of 75 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 66 | #417 of 1,704 | #27 of 157 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 58 | #473 of 2,321 | #32 of 239 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 59 | #344 of 883 | #19 of 81 | Map |
| Expat professional | 51 | #529 of 2,321 | #38 of 239 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 67 | #370 of 1,704 | #25 of 157 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 19 | #2,158 of 2,321 | #236 of 239 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 15 | #422 of 1,598 | #31 of 239 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 30 | #1,022 of 2,321 | #144 of 239 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 22 | #2,183 of 2,321 | #237 of 239 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 52 | #586 of 2,321 | #54 of 239 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 58 | #422 of 2,321 | #26 of 239 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #289 of 2,321 | #14 of 239 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 58 | #596 of 2,321 | #38 of 239 | Map |
| Digital native | 48 | #384 of 1,100 | #24 of 103 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Caconde 30 km
- Andradas 31 km
- São João da Boa Vista 32 km
- Campestre 34 km
- Vargem Grande do Sul 35 km
- São José do Rio Pardo 40 km
- Muzambinho 46 km
- Espírito Santo do Pinhal 49 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.