Living in Mossoró
Mossoró is a city in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, home to 264,577 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 3%, #44 of 1,704), single parents (top 4%, #57 of 1,704), low-income families (top 4%, #65 of 1,704).
Residents264,577
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport207 km (Pinto Martins International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km264,600 people
Sea coast35 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line1.0 km
Distance to Brasília1,649 km
Within 10 km264,577 people
Winter daylight12 h 25 min, sunset 21:40
See Mossoró on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mossoró
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 25 min and sets around 21:40; in late June it sets around 22:26.
How Mossoró 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 | 67 | #44 of 1,704 | #2 of 18 | Map |
| Low-income household | 70 | #298 of 2,321 | #3 of 32 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #65 of 1,704 | #2 of 18 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #57 of 1,704 | #2 of 18 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #407 of 1,704 | #10 of 18 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #476 of 1,704 | #6 of 18 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #771 of 2,321 | #8 of 32 | Map |
| Single professional | 67 | #309 of 1,100 | #2 of 13 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #305 of 994 | #2 of 11 | Map |
| DINKS | 67 | #324 of 883 | #2 of 9 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #456 of 2,321 | #7 of 32 | Map |
| Commuter | 81 | #306 of 1,028 | #3 of 11 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #270 of 832 | #2 of 9 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #356 of 449 | #8 of 8 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #278 of 1,704 | #3 of 18 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 63 | #353 of 2,321 | #4 of 32 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 67 | #272 of 883 | #2 of 9 | Map |
| Expat professional | 58 | #420 of 2,321 | #5 of 32 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #279 of 1,704 | #4 of 18 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 29 | #2,066 of 2,321 | #30 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 | 7 | #2,056 of 2,321 | #28 of 32 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 36 | #1,798 of 2,321 | #30 of 32 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 73 | #136 of 2,321 | #2 of 32 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 63 | #332 of 2,321 | #4 of 32 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #239 of 2,321 | #16 of 32 | Map |
| Coastal living | 48 | #619 of 625 | #16 of 16 | Map |
| Business owner | 62 | #517 of 2,321 | #8 of 32 | Map |
| Digital native | 52 | #331 of 1,100 | #3 of 13 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Baraúna 32 km
- Areia Branca (Rio Grande do Norte) 34 km
- Icapuí 53 km
- Jaguaruana 62 km
- Açu 65 km
- Caraúbas 71 km
- Quixeré 72 km
- Apodi 73 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.