Living in São João da Barra
São João da Barra is a large place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home to 38,708 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 27%, #619 of 2,321), people who want to live by the sea (top 47%, #291 of 625), nature lovers (top 48%, #1,096 of 2,321).
Residents38,708
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport174 km (Eurico de Aguiar Salles International)
Nearest city of 100k+30 km
Within 30 km38,700 people
Sea coast4 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Nearest major riverParaiba, 1.3 km
Main railway line17.5 km
Distance to Brasília973 km
Within 10 km38,708 people
Winter daylight13 h 27 min, sunset 22:26
See São João da Barra on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about São João da Barra
- The South Atlantic Ocean is 4 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 27 min and sets around 22:26; in late June it sets around 22:10.
How São João da Barra 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 33 | #1,324 of 2,321 | #71 of 76 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 64 | #1,566 of 2,321 | #64 of 76 | Map |
| Single professional | 4 | #1,026 of 1,100 | #66 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | 8 | #951 of 994 | #61 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 5 | #877 of 883 | #60 of 60 | Map |
| Remote worker | 60 | #1,150 of 2,321 | #62 of 76 | Map |
| Commuter | 29 | #980 of 1,028 | #63 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 37 | #1,523 of 2,321 | #71 of 76 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 9 | #801 of 883 | #54 of 60 | Map |
| Expat professional | 7 | #1,431 of 2,321 | #71 of 76 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 60 | #1,096 of 2,321 | #23 of 76 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 5 | #817 of 1,598 | #63 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 39 | #619 of 2,321 | #44 of 76 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 46 | #1,187 of 2,321 | #25 of 76 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 37 | #1,384 of 2,321 | #62 of 76 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 24 | #1,265 of 2,321 | #64 of 76 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 24 | #2,321 of 2,321 | #76 of 76 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #291 of 625 | #21 of 44 | Map |
| Business owner | 12 | #1,297 of 2,321 | #70 of 76 | Map |
| Digital native | 18 | #1,030 of 1,100 | #65 of 69 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Campos dos Goytacazes 31 km
- São Francisco de Itabapoana 39 km
- Quissamã 68 km
- Marataizes 70 km
- Mimoso do Sul 72 km
- São Fidélis 72 km
- Itapemirim 73 km
- Bom Jesus do Itabapoana 86 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.