Living in Cruz Alta
Cruz Alta is a large place in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, home to 58,913 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 40%, #918 of 2,321), climate-conscious movers (top 42%, #967 of 2,321), remote workers (top 60%, #1,371 of 2,321).
Residents58,913
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport271 km (Teniente Ramon A. Ayub Gonzalez International)
Nearest city of 100k+116 km
Within 30 km58,900 people
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 420 m, height range 60 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Brasília1,545 km
Within 10 km58,913 people
Winter daylight13 h 58 min, sunset 23:32
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Cruz Alta
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 58 min and sets around 23:32; in late June it sets around 22:46.
How Cruz Alta 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 | 44 | #1,510 of 1,704 | #75 of 91 | Map |
| Low-income household | 28 | #1,615 of 2,321 | #92 of 125 | Map |
| Low-income family | 49 | #1,510 of 1,704 | #78 of 91 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #1,495 of 1,704 | #76 of 91 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #1,140 of 1,704 | #84 of 91 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #1,152 of 1,704 | #81 of 91 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #918 of 2,321 | #97 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 | 57 | #1,371 of 2,321 | #89 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 | 20 | #1,628 of 1,704 | #89 of 91 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 38 | #1,420 of 2,321 | #83 of 125 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #1,611 of 2,321 | #91 of 125 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 35 | #1,345 of 1,704 | #81 of 91 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 46 | #1,553 of 2,321 | #69 of 125 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #1,098 of 1,598 | #93 of 125 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 4 | #2,129 of 2,321 | #116 of 125 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 39 | #1,518 of 2,321 | #65 of 125 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 42 | #1,018 of 2,321 | #70 of 125 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 23 | #1,310 of 2,321 | #81 of 125 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #967 of 2,321 | #107 of 125 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #1,614 of 2,321 | #90 of 125 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Panambi 40 km
- Ijuí 41 km
- Ibirubá 50 km
- Tupanciretã 53 km
- Júlio de Castilhos 65 km
- Espumoso 74 km
- Santo Ângelo 75 km
- Não-Me-Toque 79 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.