Living in Canguçu
Canguçu is a large place in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, home to 49,680 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 33%, #749 of 2,321), climate-conscious movers (top 34%, #782 of 2,321), remote workers (top 46%, #1,054 of 2,321).
Residents49,680
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport212 km (Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International)
Nearest city of 100k+51 km
Within 30 km49,700 people
Sea coast58 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 420 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line44.3 km
Distance to Brasília1,802 km
Within 10 km49,680 people
Winter daylight14 h 12 min, sunset 23:35
See Canguçu on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Canguçu
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 12 min and sets around 23:35; in late June it sets around 22:36.
How Canguçu 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 Sul | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 32 | #1,399 of 2,321 | #77 of 125 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 67 | #749 of 2,321 | #85 of 125 | 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 | 61 | #1,054 of 2,321 | #69 of 125 | 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 39 | #1,378 of 2,321 | #81 of 125 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 6 | #1,440 of 2,321 | #84 of 125 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 52 | #1,379 of 2,321 | #59 of 125 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 1 | #972 of 1,598 | #78 of 125 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 21 | #1,400 of 2,321 | #78 of 125 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #1,396 of 2,321 | #60 of 125 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 41 | #1,109 of 2,321 | #73 of 125 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 27 | #1,116 of 2,321 | #67 of 125 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #782 of 2,321 | #87 of 125 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 6 | #1,427 of 2,321 | #79 of 125 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Piratini 41 km
- Capão do Leão 45 km
- Pelotas 52 km
- São Lourenço do Sul 66 km
- Rio Grande 90 km
- São José do Norte 91 km
- Encruzilhada do Sul 96 km
- Arroio Grande 101 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.