Living in Santiago
Santiago is a large place in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, home to 48,938 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 41%, #951 of 2,321), early retirees (top 44%, #1,009 of 2,321), rural value seekers (top 60%, #1,386 of 2,321).
Residents48,938
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport238 km (Teniente Ramon A. Ayub Gonzalez International)
Nearest city of 100k+117 km
Within 30 km48,900 people
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 390 m, height range 80 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Brasília1,652 km
Within 10 km48,938 people
Winter daylight14 h 01 min, sunset 23:38
See Santiago on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Santiago
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 01 min and sets around 23:38; in late June it sets around 22:49.
How Santiago 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 | 25 | #1,748 of 2,321 | #96 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 | 66 | #1,009 of 2,321 | #107 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 | 56 | #1,504 of 2,321 | #93 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 36 | #1,631 of 2,321 | #92 of 125 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #1,626 of 2,321 | #92 of 125 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 51 | #1,424 of 2,321 | #61 of 125 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #1,121 of 1,598 | #96 of 125 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 14 | #1,742 of 2,321 | #98 of 125 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #1,386 of 2,321 | #59 of 125 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 39 | #1,215 of 2,321 | #78 of 125 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 20 | #1,398 of 2,321 | #84 of 125 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #951 of 2,321 | #106 of 125 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #1,638 of 2,321 | #92 of 125 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- São Francisco de Assis 47 km
- São Pedro do Sul 82 km
- São Luiz Gonzaga 88 km
- Tupanciretã 101 km
- Alegrete 111 km
- Júlio de Castilhos 115 km
- Santo Ângelo 115 km
- Santa Maria (Rio Grande do Sul) 116 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.