Living in Barra da Tijuca
Barra da Tijuca is a large place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home to 39,403 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 1%, #22 of 2,321), retired couples (top 4%, #66 of 1,704), people who want to live by the sea (top 4%, #25 of 625).
Residents39,403
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport23 km (Santos Dumont)
Nearest city of 100k+17 km
Within 30 km9,985,000 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 110 m, height range 200 m
Main railway line15.1 km
Distance to Brasília934 km
Within 10 km39,403 people
Greater areaGreater Rio de Janeiro, 17 km out
Winter daylight13 h 33 min, sunset 22:38
See Barra da Tijuca on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Barra da Tijuca
- It is right on the coast of the South Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Rio de Janeiro, 17 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 33 min and sets around 22:38; in late June it sets around 22:17.
How Barra da Tijuca 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 Rio de Janeiro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 61 | #472 of 1,704 | #36 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income household | 65 | #438 of 2,321 | #32 of 76 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #623 of 1,704 | #40 of 71 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #593 of 1,704 | #40 of 71 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 79 | #66 of 1,704 | #4 of 71 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 78 | #333 of 1,704 | #18 of 71 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #105 of 2,321 | #5 of 76 | Map |
| Single professional | 50 | #480 of 1,100 | #34 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | 51 | #508 of 994 | #36 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 54 | #455 of 883 | #31 of 60 | Map |
| Remote worker | 73 | #367 of 2,321 | #25 of 76 | Map |
| Commuter | 69 | #490 of 1,028 | #34 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 43 | #578 of 832 | #38 of 55 | Map |
| Student | 33 | #91 of 449 | #6 of 26 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 66 | #426 of 1,704 | #28 of 71 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 61 | #410 of 2,321 | #27 of 76 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 34 | #560 of 883 | #36 of 60 | Map |
| Expat professional | 64 | #347 of 2,321 | #22 of 76 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #535 of 1,704 | #33 of 71 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 63 | #960 of 2,321 | #21 of 76 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 15 | #403 of 1,598 | #31 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 66 | #22 of 2,321 | #5 of 76 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 52 | #757 of 2,321 | #18 of 76 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #413 of 2,321 | #31 of 76 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 57 | #447 of 2,321 | #31 of 76 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #1,197 of 2,321 | #22 of 76 | Map |
| Coastal living | 79 | #25 of 625 | #1 of 44 | Map |
| Business owner | 80 | #279 of 2,321 | #14 of 76 | Map |
| Digital native | 40 | #525 of 1,100 | #35 of 69 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Rio de Janeiro 21 km
- São João de Meriti 22 km
- Nilópolis 22 km
- Duque de Caxias 24 km
- Belford Roxo 26 km
- Nova Iguaçu 28 km
- Niterói 30 km
- Queimados 37 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.