Living in Castro
Castro is a large place in Paraná, Brazil, home to 73,075 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 16%, #357 of 2,321), early retirees (top 24%, #553 of 2,321), single pensioners (top 27%, #450 of 1,704).
Residents73,075
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport117 km (Curitiba-Afonso Pena International)
Nearest city of 100k+37 km
Within 30 km96,700 people
Climate typeOceanic (Cfb)
Terrain around itabout 1,030 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line1.8 km
Distance to Brasília1,025 km
Within 10 km73,075 people
Winter daylight13 h 41 min, sunset 23:09
See Castro on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Castro
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 41 min and sets around 23:09; in late June it sets around 22:40.
How Castro 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 Paraná | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 55 | #876 of 1,704 | #48 of 87 | Map |
| Low-income household | 44 | #972 of 2,321 | #47 of 123 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #957 of 1,704 | #52 of 87 | Map |
| Single parent | 59 | #970 of 1,704 | #52 of 87 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #593 of 1,704 | #37 of 87 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #450 of 1,704 | #27 of 87 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #553 of 2,321 | #66 of 123 | Map |
| Single professional | 26 | #829 of 1,100 | #40 of 61 | Map |
| Young professional | 28 | #803 of 994 | #40 of 54 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 68 | #639 of 2,321 | #37 of 123 | Map |
| Commuter | 40 | #920 of 1,028 | #46 of 55 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 50 | #950 of 1,704 | #49 of 87 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 47 | #824 of 2,321 | #40 of 123 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 32 | #917 of 2,321 | #44 of 123 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 53 | #641 of 1,704 | #31 of 87 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 43 | #1,603 of 2,321 | #87 of 123 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 8 | #702 of 1,598 | #55 of 123 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 19 | #1,510 of 2,321 | #93 of 123 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 37 | #1,692 of 2,321 | #93 of 123 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 50 | #654 of 2,321 | #38 of 123 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 41 | #706 of 2,321 | #34 of 123 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #357 of 2,321 | #43 of 123 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 35 | #994 of 2,321 | #48 of 123 | Map |
| Digital native | 28 | #797 of 1,100 | #41 of 61 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Piraí do Sul 30 km
- Ponta Grossa 37 km
- Tibagi 51 km
- Jaguariaíva 68 km
- Palmeira 71 km
- Arapoti 73 km
- Cerro Azul 76 km
- Imbituva 77 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.