Living in Itaguaí
Itaguaí is a city in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home to 123,980 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 3%, #53 of 2,321), remote workers (top 10%, #219 of 2,321), retired couples (top 10%, #165 of 1,704).
Residents123,980
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport54 km (Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km602,700 people
Sea coast7 km
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 590 m
Main railway line1.7 km
Distance to Brasília898 km
Within 10 km123,980 people
Greater areaGreater Rio de Janeiro, 57 km out
LandscapeBrazilian Highlands
Winter daylight13 h 32 min, sunset 22:40
See Itaguaí on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Itaguaí
- The landscape belongs to Brazilian Highlands.
- The South Atlantic Ocean is 7 km away.
- It is part of Greater Rio de Janeiro, 57 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 32 min and sets around 22:40; in late June it sets around 22:19.
How Itaguaí 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 | 64 | #216 of 1,704 | #20 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income household | 69 | #355 of 2,321 | #20 of 76 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #260 of 1,704 | #19 of 71 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #240 of 1,704 | #18 of 71 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 76 | #165 of 1,704 | #15 of 71 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 77 | #395 of 1,704 | #24 of 71 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #407 of 2,321 | #20 of 76 | Map |
| Single professional | 63 | #350 of 1,100 | #22 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | 65 | #348 of 994 | #22 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 64 | #343 of 883 | #22 of 60 | Map |
| Remote worker | 77 | #219 of 2,321 | #14 of 76 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #320 of 1,028 | #21 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 68 | #361 of 832 | #25 of 55 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 69 | #301 of 1,704 | #18 of 71 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 63 | #347 of 2,321 | #22 of 76 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 58 | #359 of 883 | #25 of 60 | Map |
| Expat professional | 65 | #340 of 2,321 | #20 of 76 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 67 | #350 of 1,704 | #23 of 71 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 37 | #1,788 of 2,321 | #46 of 76 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 19 | #261 of 1,598 | #14 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 60 | #53 of 2,321 | #8 of 76 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 36 | #1,773 of 2,321 | #52 of 76 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 67 | #216 of 2,321 | #19 of 76 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 65 | #312 of 2,321 | #20 of 76 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #1,392 of 2,321 | #31 of 76 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #181 of 625 | #11 of 44 | Map |
| Business owner | 75 | #328 of 2,321 | #19 of 76 | Map |
| Digital native | 50 | #361 of 1,100 | #23 of 69 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Universidade Rural 13 km
- Seropédica 14 km
- Japeri 26 km
- Queimados 27 km
- Piraí 28 km
- Paracambi 28 km
- Mangaratiba 30 km
- Nova Iguaçu 35 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.