Living in Nova Iguaçu
Nova Iguaçu is a city in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home to 843,046 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 1%, #8 of 2,321), business owners (top 1%, #17 of 2,321), couples without children (DINKs) (top 1%, #8 of 883).
Residents843,046
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport21 km (Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km3,143,000 people
Sea coast18 km
Terrain around itabout 220 m, height range 200 m
Main railway line1.8 km
Distance to Brasília906 km
Within 10 km1,922,959 people
Greater areaGreater Nova Iguaçu, the core
Winter daylight13 h 32 min, sunset 22:38
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Nova Iguaçu
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 32 min and sets around 22:38; in late June it sets around 22:18.
How Nova Iguaçu 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 | 54 | #919 of 1,704 | #56 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #124 of 2,321 | #5 of 76 | Map |
| Low-income family | 64 | #401 of 1,704 | #27 of 71 | Map |
| Single parent | 66 | #371 of 1,704 | #25 of 71 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #657 of 1,704 | #38 of 71 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 82 | #158 of 1,704 | #4 of 71 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #2,023 of 2,321 | #67 of 76 | Map |
| Single professional | 90 | #11 of 1,100 | #2 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | 92 | #11 of 994 | #2 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 93 | #8 of 883 | #2 of 60 | Map |
| Remote worker | 82 | #80 of 2,321 | #3 of 76 | Map |
| Commuter | 90 | #47 of 1,028 | #2 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 95 | #11 of 832 | #2 of 55 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #271 of 449 | #14 of 26 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #125 of 1,704 | #4 of 71 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 72 | #120 of 2,321 | #5 of 76 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 92 | #12 of 883 | #3 of 60 | Map |
| Expat professional | 92 | #8 of 2,321 | #2 of 76 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 83 | #71 of 1,704 | #1 of 71 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 12 | #2,199 of 2,321 | #71 of 76 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #165 of 1,598 | #8 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 25 | #1,207 of 2,321 | #65 of 76 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 20 | #2,198 of 2,321 | #70 of 76 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 74 | #115 of 2,321 | #8 of 76 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 83 | #36 of 2,321 | #2 of 76 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 61 | #1,536 of 2,321 | #41 of 76 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #386 of 625 | #31 of 44 | Map |
| Business owner | 94 | #17 of 2,321 | #2 of 76 | Map |
| Digital native | 72 | #12 of 1,100 | #2 of 69 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Belford Roxo 5 km
- Nilópolis 7 km
- São João de Meriti 9 km
- Queimados 12 km
- Duque de Caxias 15 km
- Japeri 24 km
- Universidade Rural 25 km
- Seropédica 26 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.