Living in Foz do Iguaçu
Foz do Iguaçu is a city in Paraná, Brazil, home to 297,352 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 1%, #1 of 1,598), retired couples (top 1%, #6 of 1,704), remote workers (top 2%, #31 of 2,321).
Residents297,352
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport11 km (Cataratas International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km321,600 people
Lake shore12 km (Lake Itaipu)
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 190 m, height range 30 m
Nearest large lakeRepresa Itaipu, 12 km
Nearest major riverParaná, under 1 km
Main railway line134.9 km
Border with Paraguay1 km
Distance to Brasília1,288 km
Within 10 km297,352 people
Greater areaGreater Foz do Iguaçu, 6 km out
Winter daylight13 h 44 min, sunset 23:29
See Foz do Iguaçu on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Foz do Iguaçu
- The Paraná runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater Foz do Iguaçu, 6 km from the city centre.
- The border with Paraguay is 1 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 44 min and sets around 23:29; in late June it sets around 22:56.
How Foz do Iguaçu 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 | 66 | #76 of 1,704 | #4 of 87 | Map |
| Low-income household | 72 | #240 of 2,321 | #14 of 123 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #26 of 1,704 | #1 of 87 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #25 of 1,704 | #1 of 87 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 83 | #6 of 1,704 | #1 of 87 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 85 | #30 of 1,704 | #3 of 87 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #120 of 2,321 | #17 of 123 | Map |
| Single professional | 69 | #286 of 1,100 | #13 of 61 | Map |
| Young professional | 72 | #278 of 994 | #13 of 54 | Map |
| DINKS | 70 | #294 of 883 | #13 of 45 | Map |
| Remote worker | 84 | #31 of 2,321 | #3 of 123 | Map |
| Commuter | 82 | #271 of 1,028 | #13 of 55 | Map |
| Car-free household | 78 | #246 of 832 | #9 of 44 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #340 of 449 | #18 of 25 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 71 | #233 of 1,704 | #14 of 87 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 70 | #168 of 2,321 | #11 of 123 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 69 | #247 of 883 | #9 of 45 | Map |
| Expat professional | 72 | #268 of 2,321 | #10 of 123 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 86 | #34 of 1,704 | #2 of 87 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 30 | #2,041 of 2,321 | #112 of 123 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 92 | #1 of 1,598 | #1 of 123 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 17 | #1,578 of 2,321 | #97 of 123 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #1,863 of 2,321 | #103 of 123 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 76 | #93 of 2,321 | #7 of 123 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 75 | #136 of 2,321 | #7 of 123 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 61 | #1,555 of 2,321 | #121 of 123 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #191 of 625 | #12 of 32 | Map |
| Business owner | 77 | #308 of 2,321 | #15 of 123 | Map |
| Digital native | 57 | #268 of 1,100 | #11 of 61 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Santa Terezinha de Itaipu 22 km
- São Miguel do Iguaçu 42 km
- Medianeira 57 km
- Matelândia 70 km
- Capanema (Paraná) 79 km
- Santa Helena (Paraná) 81 km
- Santo Antônio do Sudoeste 104 km
- Realeza 109 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.