Living in Volta Redonda
Volta Redonda is a city in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home to 279,898 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 3%, #37 of 1,704), low-income families (top 3%, #43 of 1,704), single parents (top 3%, #43 of 1,704).
Residents279,898
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport93 km (Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km635,600 people
Sea coast46 km
Terrain around itabout 450 m, height range 80 m
Nearest major riverParaiba, 2.7 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Brasília850 km
Within 10 km443,950 people
Greater areaGreater Volta Redonda, the core
Winter daylight13 h 31 min, sunset 22:40
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Volta Redonda
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 31 min and sets around 22:40; in late June it sets around 22:21.
How Volta Redonda 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 | 67 | #37 of 1,704 | #3 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #148 of 2,321 | #7 of 76 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #43 of 1,704 | #3 of 71 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #43 of 1,704 | #3 of 71 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #289 of 1,704 | #22 of 71 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 81 | #221 of 1,704 | #9 of 71 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #378 of 2,321 | #18 of 76 | Map |
| Single professional | 75 | #223 of 1,100 | #12 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | 77 | #219 of 994 | #12 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 76 | #233 of 883 | #13 of 60 | Map |
| Remote worker | 78 | #185 of 2,321 | #12 of 76 | Map |
| Commuter | 86 | #186 of 1,028 | #10 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 81 | #203 of 832 | #9 of 55 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #345 of 449 | #20 of 26 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #147 of 1,704 | #7 of 71 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 71 | #151 of 2,321 | #8 of 76 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 74 | #200 of 883 | #10 of 60 | Map |
| Expat professional | 72 | #269 of 2,321 | #14 of 76 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 80 | #119 of 1,704 | #4 of 71 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 28 | #2,078 of 2,321 | #66 of 76 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 18 | #307 of 1,598 | #15 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 8 | #2,022 of 2,321 | #74 of 76 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 36 | #1,760 of 2,321 | #50 of 76 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 79 | #61 of 2,321 | #5 of 76 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #164 of 2,321 | #11 of 76 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #1,941 of 2,321 | #60 of 76 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 76 | #313 of 2,321 | #18 of 76 | Map |
| Digital native | 59 | #244 of 1,100 | #11 of 69 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Barra Mansa 7 km
- Pinheiral 11 km
- Porto Real 22 km
- Rio Claro (Rio de Janeiro) 22 km
- Piraí 24 km
- Barra do Piraí 29 km
- Resende 36 km
- Mendes 38 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.