Living in Araranguá
Araranguá is a large place in Santa Catarina, Brazil, home to 71,922 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 9%, #149 of 1,704), early retirees (top 21%, #470 of 2,321), remote workers (top 32%, #729 of 2,321).
Residents71,922
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport168 km (Hercílio Luz International)
Nearest city of 100k+30 km
Within 30 km180,800 people
Sea coast10 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line29.3 km
Distance to Brasília1,472 km
Within 10 km87,742 people
Winter daylight14 h 00 min, sunset 23:16
See Araranguá on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Araranguá
- The South Atlantic Ocean is 10 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 00 min and sets around 23:16; in late June it sets around 22:29.
How Araranguá 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 Santa Catarina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 56 | #793 of 1,704 | #51 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 52 | #766 of 2,321 | #50 of 99 | Map |
| Low-income family | 59 | #832 of 1,704 | #56 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #864 of 1,704 | #56 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 76 | #149 of 1,704 | #31 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #571 of 1,704 | #42 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #470 of 2,321 | #55 of 99 | Map |
| Single professional | 37 | #639 of 1,100 | #38 of 64 | Map |
| Young professional | 39 | #631 of 994 | #38 of 61 | Map |
| DINKS | 38 | #651 of 883 | #39 of 57 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #729 of 2,321 | #48 of 99 | Map |
| Commuter | 51 | #785 of 1,028 | #53 of 62 | Map |
| Car-free household | 45 | #562 of 832 | #32 of 54 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 54 | #838 of 1,704 | #55 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 50 | #731 of 2,321 | #44 of 99 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 34 | #562 of 883 | #29 of 57 | Map |
| Expat professional | 36 | #836 of 2,321 | #53 of 99 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 51 | #690 of 1,704 | #44 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 39 | #1,727 of 2,321 | #67 of 99 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 7 | #731 of 1,598 | #61 of 99 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 21 | #1,391 of 2,321 | #90 of 99 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 36 | #1,790 of 2,321 | #66 of 99 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #550 of 2,321 | #29 of 99 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 43 | #678 of 2,321 | #43 of 99 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #807 of 2,321 | #82 of 99 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #327 of 625 | #38 of 53 | Map |
| Business owner | 40 | #931 of 2,321 | #57 of 99 | Map |
| Digital native | 32 | #684 of 1,100 | #42 of 64 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Balneário Arroio do Silva 9 km
- Forquilhinha 21 km
- Sombrio 23 km
- Balneário Gaivota 26 km
- Balneário Rincão 28 km
- Içara 31 km
- Criciúma 31 km
- Cocal do Sul 41 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.