Living in Santa Maria da Boa Vista
Santa Maria da Boa Vista is a large place in Pernambuco, Brazil, home to 40,578 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are rural value seekers (top 52%, #1,206 of 2,321), nature lovers (top 54%, #1,243 of 2,321), early retirees (top 60%, #1,382 of 2,321).
Residents40,578
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport448 km (Zumbi dos Palmares International)
Nearest city of 100k+98 km
Within 30 km74,800 people
Climate typeHot semi-arid (BSh)
Terrain around itabout 360 m, height range 30 m
Nearest major riverSão Francisco, under 1 km
Main railway line100.4 km
Distance to Brasília1,172 km
Within 10 km40,578 people
Winter daylight12 h 38 min, sunset 21:57
See Santa Maria da Boa Vista on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Santa Maria da Boa Vista
- The São Francisco runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 38 min and sets around 21:57; in late June it sets around 22:29.
How Santa Maria da Boa Vista 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 | 44 | #1,619 of 1,704 | #111 of 111 | Map |
| Low-income household | 28 | #1,626 of 2,321 | #106 of 124 | Map |
| Low-income family | 47 | #1,687 of 1,704 | #111 of 111 | Map |
| Single parent | 48 | #1,686 of 1,704 | #111 of 111 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #1,589 of 1,704 | #105 of 111 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 63 | #1,569 of 1,704 | #102 of 111 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #1,382 of 2,321 | #104 of 124 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 54 | #1,744 of 2,321 | #102 of 124 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 20 | #1,658 of 1,704 | #110 of 111 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 36 | #1,612 of 2,321 | #103 of 124 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #1,665 of 2,321 | #103 of 124 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 29 | #1,572 of 1,704 | #101 of 111 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 56 | #1,243 of 2,321 | #65 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 | 6 | #2,075 of 2,321 | #119 of 124 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 46 | #1,206 of 2,321 | #64 of 124 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 38 | #1,273 of 2,321 | #86 of 124 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 18 | #1,462 of 2,321 | #96 of 124 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 47 | #2,272 of 2,321 | #123 of 124 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #1,688 of 2,321 | #103 of 124 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Curaçá 22 km
- Lagoa Grande 53 km
- Cabrobó 65 km
- Abaré 79 km
- Parnamirim (Pernambuco) 84 km
- Belém de São Francisco 95 km
- Petrolina 99 km
- Juazeiro 100 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.