Living in Cachoeiras de Macacu
Cachoeiras de Macacu is a large place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home to 59,837 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 3%, #56 of 2,321), remote workers (top 22%, #510 of 2,321), early retirees (top 24%, #545 of 2,321).
Residents59,837
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport73 km (Santos Dumont)
Nearest city of 100k+24 km
Within 30 km310,100 people
Sea coast45 km
Terrain around itabout 450 m, height range 1,180 m
Main railway line27.2 km
Distance to Brasília926 km
Within 10 km59,837 people
LandscapeBrazilian Highlands, Serra da Mantiquiera
Winter daylight13 h 31 min, sunset 22:34
See Cachoeiras de Macacu on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Cachoeiras de Macacu
- The landscape belongs to Brazilian Highlands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 31 min and sets around 22:34; in late June it sets around 22:15.
How Cachoeiras de Macacu 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 | 59 | #625 of 1,704 | #39 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income household | 56 | #639 of 2,321 | #44 of 76 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #698 of 1,704 | #47 of 71 | Map |
| Single parent | 63 | #687 of 1,704 | #45 of 71 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #1,350 of 1,704 | #64 of 71 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #1,137 of 1,704 | #56 of 71 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #545 of 2,321 | #29 of 76 | Map |
| Single professional | 40 | #603 of 1,100 | #38 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | 42 | #604 of 994 | #38 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 42 | #604 of 883 | #38 of 60 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #510 of 2,321 | #35 of 76 | Map |
| Commuter | 57 | #651 of 1,028 | #44 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 44 | #568 of 832 | #37 of 55 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 58 | #712 of 1,704 | #45 of 71 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 53 | #603 of 2,321 | #39 of 76 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 32 | #580 of 883 | #38 of 60 | Map |
| Expat professional | 49 | #567 of 2,321 | #40 of 76 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 47 | #820 of 1,704 | #49 of 71 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 50 | #1,439 of 2,321 | #38 of 76 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 13 | #516 of 1,598 | #40 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 60 | #56 of 2,321 | #9 of 76 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 41 | #1,428 of 2,321 | #35 of 76 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #544 of 2,321 | #40 of 76 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 49 | #571 of 2,321 | #38 of 76 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 61 | #1,459 of 2,321 | #35 of 76 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 58 | #599 of 2,321 | #43 of 76 | Map |
| Digital native | 34 | #636 of 1,100 | #40 of 69 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Nova Friburgo 24 km
- Rio Bonito 28 km
- Tanguá 30 km
- São Pedro (Rio de Janeiro) 32 km
- Teresópolis 34 km
- Silva Jardim 34 km
- Guapimirim 35 km
- Itaboraí 38 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.