Living in Macaíba
Macaíba is a large place in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, home to 82,249 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 8%, #168 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 11%, #241 of 2,321), people who put healthcare first (top 12%, #194 of 1,704).
Residents82,249
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport10 km (Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International)
Nearest city of 100k+8 km
Within 30 km680,900 people
Sea coast20 km
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line11.7 km
Distance to Brasília1,759 km
Within 10 km198,087 people
Greater areaGreater Natal, 15 km out
Winter daylight12 h 28 min, sunset 21:34
See Macaíba on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Macaíba
- It is part of Greater Natal, 15 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 28 min and sets around 21:34; in late June it sets around 22:17.
How Macaíba 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 | 52 | #1,102 of 1,704 | #14 of 18 | Map |
| Low-income household | 70 | #320 of 2,321 | #4 of 32 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #305 of 1,704 | #4 of 18 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #323 of 1,704 | #4 of 18 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #955 of 1,704 | #14 of 18 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #948 of 1,704 | #14 of 18 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #2,285 of 2,321 | #32 of 32 | Map |
| Single professional | 62 | #356 of 1,100 | #4 of 13 | Map |
| Young professional | 64 | #360 of 994 | #4 of 11 | Map |
| DINKS | 63 | #356 of 883 | #4 of 9 | Map |
| Remote worker | 70 | #537 of 2,321 | #8 of 32 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #366 of 1,028 | #4 of 11 | Map |
| Car-free household | 66 | #378 of 832 | #4 of 9 | Map |
| Student | 9 | #184 of 449 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 69 | #327 of 1,704 | #4 of 18 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 67 | #241 of 2,321 | #3 of 32 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 56 | #372 of 883 | #4 of 9 | Map |
| Expat professional | 68 | #309 of 2,321 | #3 of 32 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 76 | #194 of 1,704 | #3 of 18 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 18 | #2,160 of 2,321 | #32 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 | 0 | #2,209 of 2,321 | #32 of 32 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 21 | #2,189 of 2,321 | #32 of 32 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 52 | #575 of 2,321 | #7 of 32 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 67 | #291 of 2,321 | #3 of 32 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #168 of 2,321 | #10 of 32 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #377 of 625 | #14 of 16 | Map |
| Business owner | 77 | #306 of 2,321 | #3 of 32 | Map |
| Digital native | 52 | #336 of 1,100 | #4 of 13 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- São Gonçalo do Amarante (Rio Grande do Norte) 8 km
- Parnamirim (Rio Grande do Norte) 12 km
- Natal 17 km
- Extremoz 18 km
- Monte Alegre (Rio Grande do Norte) 23 km
- Ceará-Mirim 26 km
- São José de Mipibu 27 km
- Nísia Floresta 30 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.