Living in Barra do Piraí
Barra do Piraí is a large place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home to 98,501 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 17%, #392 of 2,321), expat professionals (top 17%, #393 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 19%, #427 of 2,321).
Residents98,501
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport70 km (Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International)
Nearest city of 100k+26 km
Within 30 km703,800 people
Sea coast47 km
Terrain around itabout 450 m, height range 250 m
Nearest major riverParaiba, 1.5 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Brasília859 km
Within 10 km98,501 people
Winter daylight13 h 31 min, sunset 22:39
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Barra do Piraí
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 31 min and sets around 22:39; in late June it sets around 22:20.
How Barra do Piraí 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 | 58 | #694 of 1,704 | #45 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income household | 62 | #502 of 2,321 | #34 of 76 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #729 of 1,704 | #50 of 71 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #756 of 1,704 | #52 of 71 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #417 of 1,704 | #28 of 71 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 78 | #346 of 1,704 | #21 of 71 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #462 of 2,321 | #22 of 76 | Map |
| Single professional | 53 | #443 of 1,100 | #30 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | 54 | #460 of 994 | #32 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 55 | #448 of 883 | #30 of 60 | Map |
| Remote worker | 73 | #392 of 2,321 | #29 of 76 | Map |
| Commuter | 63 | #578 of 1,028 | #37 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 55 | #490 of 832 | #32 of 55 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 61 | #609 of 1,704 | #40 of 71 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 60 | #427 of 2,321 | #29 of 76 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 47 | #458 of 883 | #29 of 60 | Map |
| Expat professional | 60 | #393 of 2,321 | #27 of 76 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 64 | #425 of 1,704 | #29 of 71 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 39 | #1,721 of 2,321 | #42 of 76 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 13 | #515 of 1,598 | #39 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 34 | #844 of 2,321 | #54 of 76 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 37 | #1,646 of 2,321 | #43 of 76 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 64 | #287 of 2,321 | #24 of 76 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 58 | #425 of 2,321 | #29 of 76 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 57 | #2,131 of 2,321 | #63 of 76 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 66 | #452 of 2,321 | #30 of 76 | Map |
| Digital native | 42 | #478 of 1,100 | #32 of 69 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Mendes 11 km
- Vassouras 18 km
- Pinheiral 19 km
- Piraí 19 km
- Paracambi 19 km
- Japeri 26 km
- Valença (Rio de Janeiro) 28 km
- Volta Redonda 29 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.