Living in Nova Friburgo
Nova Friburgo is a city in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home to 191,158 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 4%, #78 of 2,321), young families (top 7%, #119 of 1,704), remote workers (top 8%, #174 of 2,321).
Residents191,158
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport95 km (Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km296,400 people
Sea coast64 km
Terrain around itabout 1,120 m, height range 390 m
Main railway line38.9 km
Distance to Brasília918 km
Within 10 km191,158 people
Winter daylight13 h 30 min, sunset 22:33
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Nova Friburgo
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 30 min and sets around 22:33; in late June it sets around 22:15.
How Nova Friburgo 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 | #119 of 1,704 | #12 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income household | 69 | #359 of 2,321 | #22 of 76 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #159 of 1,704 | #11 of 71 | Map |
| Single parent | 70 | #148 of 1,704 | #11 of 71 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 75 | #188 of 1,704 | #16 of 71 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 83 | #132 of 1,704 | #2 of 71 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #78 of 2,321 | #4 of 76 | Map |
| Single professional | 64 | #338 of 1,100 | #21 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | 68 | #328 of 994 | #21 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 65 | #337 of 883 | #21 of 60 | Map |
| Remote worker | 79 | #174 of 2,321 | #9 of 76 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #328 of 1,028 | #22 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 73 | #306 of 832 | #19 of 55 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 69 | #330 of 1,704 | #21 of 71 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 63 | #351 of 2,321 | #23 of 76 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 63 | #313 of 883 | #19 of 60 | Map |
| Expat professional | 62 | #378 of 2,321 | #24 of 76 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 73 | #235 of 1,704 | #16 of 71 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 32 | #1,959 of 2,321 | #59 of 76 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 18 | #339 of 1,598 | #20 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 39 | #608 of 2,321 | #42 of 76 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #1,867 of 2,321 | #58 of 76 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 70 | #184 of 2,321 | #14 of 76 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 65 | #316 of 2,321 | #21 of 76 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #181 of 2,321 | #2 of 76 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 68 | #425 of 2,321 | #28 of 76 | Map |
| Digital native | 52 | #334 of 1,100 | #20 of 69 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bom Jardim (Rio de Janeiro) 18 km
- Cachoeiras de Macacu 24 km
- Sumidouro 30 km
- Cordeiro 33 km
- Cantagalo 37 km
- Carmo 40 km
- Casimiro de Abreu 40 km
- São José do Vale do Rio Preto 43 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.