Living in Igarassu
Igarassu is a city in Pernambuco, Brazil, home to 122,312 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 2%, #21 of 1,704), movers on a budget (top 6%, #122 of 2,321), low-income households (top 6%, #129 of 2,321).
Residents122,312
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport33 km (Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,292,000 people
Sea coast3 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line20.8 km
Distance to Brasília1,668 km
Within 10 km254,006 people
Greater areaGreater Recife, 27 km out
Winter daylight12 h 35 min, sunset 21:35
See Igarassu on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Igarassu
- The South Atlantic Ocean is 3 km away.
- It is part of Greater Recife, 27 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 35 min and sets around 21:35; in late June it sets around 22:11.
How Igarassu 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 | 66 | #125 of 1,704 | #5 of 111 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #129 of 2,321 | #6 of 124 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #130 of 1,704 | #7 of 111 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #129 of 1,704 | #8 of 111 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 81 | #21 of 1,704 | #2 of 111 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 82 | #138 of 1,704 | #7 of 111 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #530 of 2,321 | #27 of 124 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #244 of 1,100 | #8 of 61 | Map |
| Young professional | 75 | #241 of 994 | #8 of 55 | Map |
| DINKS | 75 | #251 of 883 | #8 of 43 | Map |
| Remote worker | 80 | #155 of 2,321 | #7 of 124 | Map |
| Commuter | 86 | #174 of 1,028 | #8 of 57 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #260 of 832 | #7 of 37 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #445 of 449 | #16 of 16 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #112 of 1,704 | #6 of 111 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 72 | #122 of 2,321 | #6 of 124 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 69 | #260 of 883 | #7 of 43 | Map |
| Expat professional | 75 | #235 of 2,321 | #6 of 124 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 80 | #131 of 1,704 | #8 of 111 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 32 | #1,981 of 2,321 | #116 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 | 32 | #890 of 2,321 | #64 of 124 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 36 | #1,747 of 2,321 | #105 of 124 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 75 | #106 of 2,321 | #7 of 124 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #163 of 2,321 | #7 of 124 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #931 of 2,321 | #81 of 124 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #107 of 625 | #6 of 28 | Map |
| Business owner | 84 | #238 of 2,321 | #6 of 124 | Map |
| Digital native | 59 | #250 of 1,100 | #8 of 61 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Itapissuma 7 km
- Abreu e Lima 9 km
- Paulista 12 km
- Ilha de Itamaracá 13 km
- Olinda 20 km
- Araçoiaba (Pernambuco) 21 km
- São Lourenço da Mata 22 km
- Camaragibe 22 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.