Living in Açu
Açu is a large place in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, home to 56,496 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 50%, #1,142 of 2,321), early retirees (top 54%, #1,250 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 56%, #1,284 of 2,321).
Residents56,496
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport171 km (Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International)
Nearest city of 100k+65 km
Within 30 km56,500 people
Sea coast59 km
Climate typeHot semi-arid (BSh)
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line35.2 km
Distance to Brasília1,652 km
Within 10 km56,496 people
Winter daylight12 h 27 min, sunset 21:39
See Açu on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Açu
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 27 min and sets around 21:39; in late June it sets around 22:23.
How Açu 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 Grande do Norte | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 48 | #1,302 of 1,704 | #16 of 18 | Map |
| Low-income household | 31 | #1,433 of 2,321 | #14 of 32 | Map |
| Low-income family | 52 | #1,346 of 1,704 | #15 of 18 | Map |
| Single parent | 53 | #1,323 of 1,704 | #15 of 18 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #1,085 of 1,704 | #15 of 18 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #999 of 1,704 | #15 of 18 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #1,250 of 2,321 | #16 of 32 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #1,142 of 2,321 | #18 of 32 | 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 campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 31 | #1,290 of 1,704 | #14 of 18 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 40 | #1,284 of 2,321 | #13 of 32 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 7 | #1,415 of 2,321 | #17 of 32 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 40 | #1,079 of 1,704 | #15 of 18 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 48 | #1,486 of 2,321 | #23 of 32 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 6 | #2,084 of 2,321 | #30 of 32 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 40 | #1,487 of 2,321 | #23 of 32 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 43 | #1,003 of 2,321 | #11 of 32 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 27 | #1,115 of 2,321 | #11 of 32 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #1,921 of 2,321 | #27 of 32 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 3 | #1,479 of 2,321 | #18 of 32 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Jucurutu 52 km
- Macau 60 km
- Mossoró 65 km
- Areia Branca (Rio Grande do Norte) 73 km
- Lagoa Nova 75 km
- Caraúbas 76 km
- Guamaré 83 km
- Currais Novos 87 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.