Living in Valença (Rio de Janeiro)
Valença (Rio de Janeiro) is a large place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home to 71,462 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 27%, #619 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 29%, #660 of 2,321), expat professionals (top 29%, #663 of 2,321).
Residents71,462
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport78 km (Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International)
Nearest city of 100k+44 km
Within 30 km205,900 people
Sea coast71 km
Terrain around itabout 560 m, height range 170 m
Nearest major riverParaiba, 8.1 km
Main railway line7.7 km
Distance to Brasília844 km
Within 10 km71,462 people
Winter daylight13 h 30 min, sunset 22:38
See Valença (Rio de Janeiro) on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Valença (Rio de Janeiro)
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 30 min and sets around 22:38; in late June it sets around 22:20.
How Valença (Rio de Janeiro) 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 | 53 | #998 of 1,704 | #59 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income household | 49 | #859 of 2,321 | #57 of 76 | Map |
| Low-income family | 56 | #1,082 of 1,704 | #62 of 71 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #1,076 of 1,704 | #64 of 71 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #716 of 1,704 | #40 of 71 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #487 of 1,704 | #29 of 71 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #835 of 2,321 | #46 of 76 | Map |
| Single professional | 32 | #715 of 1,100 | #50 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 69 | #619 of 2,321 | #42 of 76 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | 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 | 49 | #986 of 1,704 | #62 of 71 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #660 of 2,321 | #45 of 76 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 44 | #663 of 2,321 | #47 of 76 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #595 of 1,704 | #37 of 71 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 45 | #1,569 of 2,321 | #40 of 76 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 9 | #692 of 1,598 | #57 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 28 | #1,116 of 2,321 | #61 of 76 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 39 | #1,574 of 2,321 | #39 of 76 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #542 of 2,321 | #39 of 76 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 45 | #637 of 2,321 | #41 of 76 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #1,627 of 2,321 | #47 of 76 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 46 | #812 of 2,321 | #55 of 76 | Map |
| Digital native | 30 | #733 of 1,100 | #50 of 69 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Vassouras 18 km
- Barra do Piraí 28 km
- Mendes 31 km
- Miguel Pereira 33 km
- Paty do Alferes 35 km
- Paracambi 40 km
- Pinheiral 43 km
- Paraíba do Sul 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.