Living in São Joaquim de Bicas
São Joaquim de Bicas is a large place in Minas Gerais, Brazil, home to 34,348 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 15%, #341 of 2,321), students (top 17%, #74 of 449), expat professionals (top 17%, #384 of 2,321).
Residents34,348
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport56 km (Tancredo Neves International)
Nearest city of 100k+12 km
Within 30 km1,422,100 people
Terrain around itabout 810 m, height range 170 m
Main railway line7.1 km
Distance to Brasília611 km
Within 10 km96,095 people
Greater areaGreater Belo Horizonte, 40 km out
Winter daylight13 h 21 min, sunset 22:36
See São Joaquim de Bicas on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about São Joaquim de Bicas
- It is part of Greater Belo Horizonte, 40 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 21 min and sets around 22:36; in late June it sets around 22:26.
How São Joaquim de Bicas 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 | 50 | #1,231 of 1,704 | #131 of 157 | Map |
| Low-income household | 66 | #405 of 2,321 | #25 of 239 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #592 of 1,704 | #57 of 157 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #589 of 1,704 | #59 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #1,570 of 1,704 | #147 of 157 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,079 of 1,704 | #101 of 157 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #2,260 of 2,321 | #236 of 239 | Map |
| Single professional | 52 | #464 of 1,100 | #33 of 103 | Map |
| Young professional | 53 | #471 of 994 | #34 of 89 | Map |
| DINKS | 55 | #454 of 883 | #32 of 81 | Map |
| Remote worker | 66 | #781 of 2,321 | #63 of 239 | Map |
| Commuter | 71 | #453 of 1,028 | #32 of 92 | Map |
| Car-free household | 51 | #528 of 832 | #43 of 75 | Map |
| Student | 43 | #74 of 449 | #7 of 30 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 66 | #436 of 1,704 | #30 of 157 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 62 | #388 of 2,321 | #25 of 239 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 40 | #524 of 883 | #44 of 81 | Map |
| Expat professional | 61 | #384 of 2,321 | #25 of 239 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 61 | #474 of 1,704 | #36 of 157 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 27 | #2,087 of 2,321 | #223 of 239 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 16 | #381 of 1,598 | #21 of 239 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 18 | #1,533 of 2,321 | #205 of 239 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 25 | #2,168 of 2,321 | #233 of 239 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 45 | #888 of 2,321 | #78 of 239 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 57 | #443 of 2,321 | #30 of 239 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #1,665 of 2,321 | #167 of 239 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 74 | #341 of 2,321 | #19 of 239 | Map |
| Digital native | 44 | #450 of 1,100 | #31 of 103 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Igarapé 4 km
- Mário Campos 9 km
- Betim 12 km
- Juatuba 13 km
- Brumadinho 13 km
- Sarzedo 14 km
- Mateus Leme 18 km
- Ibirité 23 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.