Living in Maricá
Maricá is a city in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home to 211,986 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 3%, #38 of 1,704), young families (top 6%, #93 of 1,704), remote workers (top 7%, #148 of 2,321).
Residents211,986
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport35 km (Santos Dumont)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km941,300 people
Sea coast6 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 170 m
Main railway line19.8 km
Distance to Brasília957 km
Within 10 km211,986 people
Greater areaGreater Rio de Janeiro, 42 km out
Winter daylight13 h 33 min, sunset 22:36
See Maricá on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Maricá
- The South Atlantic Ocean is 6 km away.
- It is part of Greater Rio de Janeiro, 42 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 33 min and sets around 22:36; in late June it sets around 22:15.
How Maricá 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 | 66 | #93 of 1,704 | #10 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income household | 74 | #179 of 2,321 | #12 of 76 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #136 of 1,704 | #9 of 71 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #124 of 1,704 | #9 of 71 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 81 | #38 of 1,704 | #1 of 71 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 82 | #159 of 1,704 | #5 of 71 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #382 of 2,321 | #19 of 76 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #245 of 1,100 | #14 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #240 of 994 | #14 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 75 | #249 of 883 | #14 of 60 | Map |
| Remote worker | 80 | #148 of 2,321 | #8 of 76 | Map |
| Commuter | 85 | #196 of 1,028 | #13 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 78 | #243 of 832 | #15 of 55 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #152 of 1,704 | #8 of 71 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 71 | #149 of 2,321 | #7 of 76 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 70 | #237 of 883 | #15 of 60 | Map |
| Expat professional | 75 | #234 of 2,321 | #12 of 76 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 81 | #111 of 1,704 | #3 of 71 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 33 | #1,938 of 2,321 | #56 of 76 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 21 | #137 of 1,598 | #4 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 49 | #243 of 2,321 | #27 of 76 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 37 | #1,675 of 2,321 | #45 of 76 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 77 | #84 of 2,321 | #6 of 76 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 75 | #142 of 2,321 | #10 of 76 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #868 of 2,321 | #14 of 76 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #158 of 625 | #8 of 44 | Map |
| Business owner | 83 | #253 of 2,321 | #12 of 76 | Map |
| Digital native | 58 | #257 of 1,100 | #14 of 69 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Itaboraí 20 km
- Tanguá 24 km
- Niterói 29 km
- Rio Bonito 32 km
- Saquarema 36 km
- Rio de Janeiro 37 km
- Magé 37 km
- Guapimirim 46 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.