Living in Ponte Nova
Ponte Nova is a large place in Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to 57,776 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 50%, #1,148 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 54%, #1,247 of 2,321), expat professionals (top 58%, #1,346 of 2,321).
Residents57,776
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport140 km (Tancredo Neves International)
Nearest city of 100k+79 km
Within 30 km57,800 people
Terrain around itabout 470 m, height range 110 m
Nearest major riverDoce, under 1 km
Main railway line1.5 km
Distance to Brasília739 km
Within 10 km57,776 people
Winter daylight13 h 22 min, sunset 22:31
See Ponte Nova on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Ponte Nova
- The Doce runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 22 min and sets around 22:31; in late June it sets around 22:20.
How Ponte Nova 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 | 43 | #1,647 of 1,704 | #154 of 157 | Map |
| Low-income household | 28 | #1,624 of 2,321 | #154 of 239 | Map |
| Low-income family | 48 | #1,682 of 1,704 | #156 of 157 | Map |
| Single parent | 48 | #1,677 of 1,704 | #155 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #1,324 of 1,704 | #120 of 157 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #1,162 of 1,704 | #110 of 157 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #1,578 of 2,321 | #162 of 239 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #1,148 of 2,321 | #107 of 239 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 20 | #1,666 of 1,704 | #157 of 157 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 41 | #1,247 of 2,321 | #112 of 239 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 9 | #1,346 of 2,321 | #127 of 239 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 40 | #1,109 of 1,704 | #99 of 157 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 48 | #1,497 of 2,321 | #161 of 239 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #1,101 of 1,598 | #147 of 239 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 19 | #1,492 of 2,321 | #201 of 239 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 40 | #1,508 of 2,321 | #158 of 239 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 43 | #963 of 2,321 | #84 of 239 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 27 | #1,134 of 2,321 | #101 of 239 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 48 | #2,267 of 2,321 | #238 of 239 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 2 | #1,516 of 2,321 | #148 of 239 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Alvinópolis 37 km
- Viçosa (Minas Gerais) 38 km
- Piranga 51 km
- Mariana 53 km
- Ervália 54 km
- Raul Soares 59 km
- Matipó 61 km
- São Domingos do Prata 62 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.