Living in Petrolândia
Petrolândia is a large place in Pernambuco, Brazil, home to 34,161 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 28%, #647 of 2,321), nature lovers (top 45%, #1,043 of 2,321), rural value seekers (top 46%, #1,052 of 2,321).
Residents34,161
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport272 km (Zumbi dos Palmares International)
Nearest city of 100k+48 km
Within 30 km58,100 people
Climate typeHot semi-arid (BSh)
Terrain around itabout 330 m, height range 220 m
Nearest major riverSão Francisco, 8.3 km
Main railway line108.0 km
Distance to Brasília1,296 km
Within 10 km34,161 people
Winter daylight12 h 39 min, sunset 21:51
See Petrolândia on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Petrolândia
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 39 min and sets around 21:51; in late June it sets around 22:23.
How Petrolândia 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 | 53 | #994 of 1,704 | #70 of 111 | Map |
| Low-income household | 32 | #1,403 of 2,321 | #96 of 124 | Map |
| Low-income family | 55 | #1,173 of 1,704 | #76 of 111 | Map |
| Single parent | 56 | #1,140 of 1,704 | #75 of 111 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #1,188 of 1,704 | #84 of 111 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #1,158 of 1,704 | #84 of 111 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #1,162 of 2,321 | #86 of 124 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 58 | #1,318 of 2,321 | #87 of 124 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 39 | #1,157 of 1,704 | #79 of 111 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 37 | #1,569 of 2,321 | #100 of 124 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 5 | #1,463 of 2,321 | #97 of 124 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 36 | #1,307 of 1,704 | #92 of 111 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 62 | #1,043 of 2,321 | #50 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 | 38 | #647 of 2,321 | #47 of 124 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 48 | #1,052 of 2,321 | #54 of 124 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 36 | #1,404 of 2,321 | #95 of 124 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 20 | #1,386 of 2,321 | #89 of 124 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #1,742 of 2,321 | #102 of 124 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 8 | #1,375 of 2,321 | #92 of 124 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Tacaratu 16 km
- Glória 40 km
- Água Branca (Alagoas) 44 km
- Inajá 44 km
- Paulo Afonso 47 km
- Delmiro Gouveia 52 km
- Mata Grande 56 km
- Floresta 57 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.