Living in Barra Velha
Barra Velha is a large place in Santa Catarina, Brazil, home to 45,369 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who want to live by the sea (top 4%, #22 of 625), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 7%, #157 of 2,321), retired couples (top 20%, #334 of 1,704).
Residents45,369
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport28 km (Ministro Victor Konder International)
Nearest city of 100k+30 km
Within 30 km237,800 people
Sea coast1 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line24.1 km
Distance to Brasília1,209 km
Within 10 km45,369 people
Winter daylight13 h 49 min, sunset 23:08
See Barra Velha on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Barra Velha
- It is right on the coast of the South Atlantic Ocean.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 49 min and sets around 23:08; in late June it sets around 22:30.
How Barra Velha 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 | 50 | #1,183 of 1,704 | #66 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 51 | #813 of 2,321 | #54 of 99 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #882 of 1,704 | #59 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #888 of 1,704 | #59 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #334 of 1,704 | #45 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #807 of 1,704 | #57 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #1,579 of 2,321 | #87 of 99 | Map |
| Single professional | 31 | #728 of 1,100 | #46 of 64 | Map |
| Young professional | 33 | #720 of 994 | #46 of 61 | Map |
| DINKS | 33 | #709 of 883 | #45 of 57 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #690 of 2,321 | #47 of 99 | Map |
| Commuter | 49 | #808 of 1,028 | #54 of 62 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 53 | #858 of 1,704 | #56 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #693 of 2,321 | #43 of 99 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 22 | #658 of 883 | #40 of 57 | Map |
| Expat professional | 46 | #608 of 2,321 | #41 of 99 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #580 of 1,704 | #37 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #1,471 of 2,321 | #56 of 99 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 13 | #544 of 1,598 | #44 of 99 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 52 | #157 of 2,321 | #20 of 99 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 37 | #1,665 of 2,321 | #62 of 99 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 40 | #1,182 of 2,321 | #67 of 99 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 46 | #622 of 2,321 | #39 of 99 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #458 of 2,321 | #43 of 99 | Map |
| Coastal living | 79 | #22 of 625 | #8 of 53 | Map |
| Business owner | 55 | #649 of 2,321 | #43 of 99 | Map |
| Digital native | 29 | #757 of 1,100 | #49 of 64 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Balneário Piçarras 15 km
- Penha 16 km
- Araquari 29 km
- Navegantes 30 km
- Itajaí 31 km
- Massaranduba 32 km
- Ilhota 33 km
- Guaramirim 36 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.