Living in Sousa
Sousa is a large place in Paraíba, Brazil, home to 67,259 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 53%, #1,223 of 2,321), low-income households (top 61%, #1,400 of 2,321), expat professionals (top 65%, #1,487 of 2,321).
Residents67,259
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport331 km (Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International)
Nearest city of 100k+129 km
Within 30 km85,200 people
Terrain around itabout 220 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line1.6 km
Distance to Brasília1,456 km
Within 10 km67,259 people
Winter daylight12 h 31 min, sunset 21:47
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sousa
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 31 min and sets around 21:47; in late June it sets around 22:27.
How Sousa 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 Paraíba | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 44 | #1,540 of 1,704 | #41 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income household | 32 | #1,400 of 2,321 | #37 of 51 | Map |
| Low-income family | 49 | #1,535 of 1,704 | #40 of 44 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #1,546 of 1,704 | #41 of 44 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #1,429 of 1,704 | #38 of 44 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #1,354 of 1,704 | #36 of 44 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #1,765 of 2,321 | #44 of 51 | 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 | 56 | #1,509 of 2,321 | #38 of 51 | 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 | 22 | #1,525 of 1,704 | #40 of 44 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 41 | #1,223 of 2,321 | #34 of 51 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 4 | #1,487 of 2,321 | #38 of 51 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 37 | #1,244 of 1,704 | #34 of 44 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 42 | #1,627 of 2,321 | #45 of 51 | 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 | 11 | #1,913 of 2,321 | #48 of 51 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #1,597 of 2,321 | #41 of 51 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 46 | #839 of 2,321 | #17 of 51 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 26 | #1,191 of 2,321 | #30 of 51 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 57 | #2,089 of 2,321 | #48 of 51 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #1,592 of 2,321 | #38 of 51 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- São João do Rio do Peixe 25 km
- Cajazeiras 39 km
- Pombal 47 km
- São José de Piranhas 50 km
- Piancó 59 km
- Itaporanga 61 km
- São Miguel (Rio Grande do Norte) 68 km
- Catolé do Rocha 70 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.