Living in Itatiaia
Itatiaia is a large place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home to 32,694 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 4%, #88 of 2,321), business owners (top 36%, #829 of 2,321), single parents (top 37%, #614 of 1,704).
Residents32,694
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport139 km (Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International)
Nearest city of 100k+12 km
Within 30 km165,300 people
Sea coast51 km
Terrain around itabout 780 m, height range 1,680 m
Nearest major riverParaiba, under 1 km
Main railway line2.6 km
Distance to Brasília826 km
Within 10 km32,694 people
LandscapeBrazilian Highlands, Serra da Mantiquiera
Winter daylight13 h 31 min, sunset 22:42
See Itatiaia on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Itatiaia
- The landscape belongs to Brazilian Highlands.
- The Paraiba runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 31 min and sets around 22:42; in late June it sets around 22:23.
How Itatiaia 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 | 52 | #1,060 of 1,704 | #63 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income household | 50 | #843 of 2,321 | #56 of 76 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #665 of 1,704 | #43 of 71 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #614 of 1,704 | #41 of 71 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 50 | #1,702 of 1,704 | #71 of 71 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 56 | #1,697 of 1,704 | #71 of 71 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #2,275 of 2,321 | #74 of 76 | Map |
| Single professional | 26 | #823 of 1,100 | #56 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | 29 | #778 of 994 | #52 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 28 | #785 of 883 | #54 of 60 | Map |
| Remote worker | 56 | #1,525 of 2,321 | #72 of 76 | Map |
| Commuter | 54 | #718 of 1,028 | #49 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 32 | #675 of 832 | #46 of 55 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 57 | #751 of 1,704 | #52 of 71 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 44 | #1,032 of 2,321 | #58 of 76 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 17 | #713 of 883 | #50 of 60 | Map |
| Expat professional | 32 | #922 of 2,321 | #58 of 76 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 34 | #1,403 of 1,704 | #68 of 71 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 51 | #1,401 of 2,321 | #36 of 76 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 10 | #638 of 1,598 | #48 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 57 | #88 of 2,321 | #16 of 76 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #1,591 of 2,321 | #40 of 76 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 28 | #2,001 of 2,321 | #73 of 76 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 34 | #886 of 2,321 | #55 of 76 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 51 | #2,230 of 2,321 | #66 of 76 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 45 | #829 of 2,321 | #56 of 76 | Map |
| Digital native | 27 | #834 of 1,100 | #58 of 69 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Resende 12 km
- Porto Real 29 km
- Barra Mansa 41 km
- Cruzeiro 43 km
- Passa Quatro 43 km
- Itanhandu 44 km
- Volta Redonda 47 km
- Cachoeira Paulista 50 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.