Living in Capão da Canoa
Capão da Canoa is a large place in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, home to 63,594 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 4%, #70 of 2,321), retired couples (top 13%, #210 of 1,704), early retirees (top 25%, #562 of 2,321).
Residents63,594
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport116 km (Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International)
Nearest city of 100k+98 km
Within 30 km208,700 people
Sea coast2 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 420 m
Main railway line110.8 km
Distance to Brasília1,567 km
Within 10 km80,057 people
Winter daylight14 h 03 min, sunset 23:20
See Capão da Canoa on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Capão da Canoa
- It is right on the coast of the South Atlantic Ocean.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 03 min and sets around 23:20; in late June it sets around 22:29.
How Capão da Canoa 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 | 43 | #1,624 of 1,704 | #86 of 91 | Map |
| Low-income household | 41 | #1,051 of 2,321 | #62 of 125 | Map |
| Low-income family | 49 | #1,618 of 1,704 | #87 of 91 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #1,642 of 1,704 | #87 of 91 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 75 | #210 of 1,704 | #22 of 91 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #869 of 1,704 | #63 of 91 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #562 of 2,321 | #70 of 125 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 63 | #956 of 2,321 | #64 of 125 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 25 | #1,359 of 1,704 | #72 of 91 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 48 | #817 of 2,321 | #52 of 125 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 27 | #999 of 2,321 | #63 of 125 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 44 | #938 of 1,704 | #58 of 91 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 40 | #1,697 of 2,321 | #85 of 125 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #1,091 of 1,598 | #91 of 125 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 59 | #70 of 2,321 | #3 of 125 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 37 | #1,683 of 2,321 | #80 of 125 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 51 | #615 of 2,321 | #38 of 125 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 34 | #883 of 2,321 | #58 of 125 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #917 of 2,321 | #100 of 125 | Map |
| Coastal living | 71 | #226 of 625 | #10 of 28 | Map |
| Business owner | 21 | #1,139 of 2,321 | #65 of 125 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.