Living in Picos
Picos is a large place in Piauí, Brazil, home to 83,090 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 41%, #946 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 50%, #1,144 of 2,321), low-income households (top 59%, #1,348 of 2,321).
Residents83,090
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport487 km (Pinto Martins International)
Nearest city of 100k+227 km
Within 30 km83,100 people
Climate typeHot semi-arid (BSh)
Terrain around itabout 310 m, height range 280 m
Main railway line197.0 km
Distance to Brasília1,196 km
Within 10 km83,090 people
Winter daylight12 h 32 min, sunset 22:00
See Picos on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Picos
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 32 min and sets around 22:00; in late June it sets around 22:39.
How Picos 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 Piauí | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 44 | #1,613 of 1,704 | #9 of 10 | Map |
| Low-income household | 33 | #1,348 of 2,321 | #5 of 36 | Map |
| Low-income family | 49 | #1,592 of 1,704 | #7 of 10 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #1,634 of 1,704 | #8 of 10 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #1,295 of 1,704 | #3 of 10 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #1,240 of 1,704 | #3 of 10 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #1,489 of 2,321 | #15 of 36 | 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 | 57 | #1,367 of 2,321 | #7 of 36 | 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 | 22 | #1,514 of 1,704 | #4 of 10 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 42 | #1,144 of 2,321 | #4 of 36 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 6 | #1,447 of 2,321 | #5 of 36 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 40 | #1,112 of 1,704 | #3 of 10 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 37 | #1,767 of 2,321 | #34 of 36 | 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 | 31 | #946 of 2,321 | #8 of 36 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 36 | #1,821 of 2,321 | #34 of 36 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 49 | #712 of 2,321 | #3 of 36 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 28 | #1,093 of 2,321 | #5 of 36 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 57 | #2,122 of 2,321 | #27 of 36 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #1,574 of 2,321 | #7 of 36 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Jaicós 48 km
- Oeiras 74 km
- Valença do Piauí 81 km
- Pio IX 98 km
- Ipueiras (Ceará, 17,111 residents) 112 km
- Salitre 114 km
- Campos Sales 120 km
- Araripina 120 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.