Living in Castanhal
Castanhal is a city in Pará, Brazil, home to 192,256 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 7%, #115 of 1,704), single parents (top 9%, #147 of 1,704), low-income families (top 10%, #157 of 1,704).
Residents192,256
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport62 km (Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km317,100 people
Sea coast38 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line360.3 km
Distance to Brasília1,611 km
Within 10 km192,256 people
LandscapeAmazon Delta
Winter daylight12 h 12 min, sunset 22:16
See Castanhal on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Castanhal
- The landscape belongs to the Amazon Delta.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 12 min and sets around 22:16; in late June it sets around 23:15.
How Castanhal 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 Pará | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 66 | #115 of 1,704 | #3 of 72 | Map |
| Low-income household | 69 | #348 of 2,321 | #6 of 119 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #157 of 1,704 | #4 of 72 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #147 of 1,704 | #4 of 72 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 75 | #232 of 1,704 | #13 of 72 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #231 of 1,704 | #4 of 72 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #764 of 2,321 | #9 of 119 | Map |
| Single professional | 65 | #334 of 1,100 | #6 of 37 | Map |
| Young professional | 68 | #325 of 994 | #6 of 30 | Map |
| DINKS | 65 | #333 of 883 | #6 of 27 | Map |
| Remote worker | 77 | #218 of 2,321 | #5 of 119 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #324 of 1,028 | #6 of 32 | Map |
| Car-free household | 74 | #302 of 832 | #5 of 25 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 69 | #316 of 1,704 | #6 of 72 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 64 | #312 of 2,321 | #5 of 119 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 64 | #307 of 883 | #5 of 27 | Map |
| Expat professional | 64 | #344 of 2,321 | #5 of 119 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 76 | #174 of 1,704 | #4 of 72 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 33 | #1,940 of 2,321 | #113 of 119 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 1 | #2,203 of 2,321 | #116 of 119 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #1,850 of 2,321 | #107 of 119 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #173 of 2,321 | #6 of 119 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 67 | #283 of 2,321 | #5 of 119 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #961 of 2,321 | #16 of 119 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 72 | #375 of 2,321 | #6 of 119 | Map |
| Digital native | 53 | #321 of 1,100 | #5 of 37 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Santa Isabel do Pará 26 km
- Santo Antônio do Tauá 28 km
- Bujaru 28 km
- Benevides 36 km
- Igarapé-Açu 39 km
- Santa Maria do Pará 40 km
- Santa Bárbara do Pará 42 km
- São Domingos do Capim 46 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.