Living in Caruaru
Caruaru is a city in Pernambuco, Brazil, home to 402,290 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income families (top 1%, #13 of 1,704), single parents (top 1%, #14 of 1,704), young families (top 2%, #22 of 1,704).
Residents402,290
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport116 km (Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km608,700 people
Terrain around itabout 590 m, height range 110 m
Nearest major riverUna, under 1 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Brasília1,542 km
Within 10 km402,290 people
Winter daylight12 h 36 min, sunset 21:40
See Caruaru on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Caruaru
- The Una runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 36 min and sets around 21:40; in late June it sets around 22:15.
How Caruaru 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 Pernambuco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 68 | #22 of 1,704 | #2 of 111 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #140 of 2,321 | #7 of 124 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #13 of 1,704 | #1 of 111 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #14 of 1,704 | #1 of 111 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #492 of 1,704 | #32 of 111 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #274 of 1,704 | #13 of 111 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #309 of 2,321 | #11 of 124 | Map |
| Single professional | 76 | #207 of 1,100 | #4 of 61 | Map |
| Young professional | 79 | #198 of 994 | #4 of 55 | Map |
| DINKS | 77 | #218 of 883 | #4 of 43 | Map |
| Remote worker | 77 | #210 of 2,321 | #8 of 124 | Map |
| Commuter | 86 | #163 of 1,028 | #6 of 57 | Map |
| Car-free household | 82 | #180 of 832 | #4 of 37 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #306 of 449 | #10 of 16 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #136 of 1,704 | #7 of 111 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 71 | #154 of 2,321 | #7 of 124 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 76 | #165 of 883 | #4 of 43 | Map |
| Expat professional | 72 | #270 of 2,321 | #7 of 124 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 81 | #118 of 1,704 | #7 of 111 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 28 | #2,076 of 2,321 | #120 of 124 | 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 | 13 | #1,780 of 2,321 | #109 of 124 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 37 | #1,653 of 2,321 | #99 of 124 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 82 | #27 of 2,321 | #2 of 124 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 75 | #148 of 2,321 | #4 of 124 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #1,238 of 2,321 | #85 of 124 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 75 | #329 of 2,321 | #10 of 124 | Map |
| Digital native | 59 | #238 of 1,100 | #6 of 61 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- São Caitano 19 km
- Agrestina 20 km
- Bezerros 20 km
- Riacho das Almas 21 km
- Altinho 25 km
- Camocim de São Félix 25 km
- São Joaquim do Monte 25 km
- Toritama 32 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.