Living in Biguaçu
Biguaçu is a large place in Santa Catarina, Brazil, home to 76,773 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who want to live by the sea (top 5%, #30 of 625), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 8%, #171 of 2,321), business owners (top 14%, #311 of 2,321).
Residents76,773
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport22 km (Hercílio Luz International)
Nearest city of 100k+14 km
Within 30 km1,183,000 people
Sea coast1 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 250 m
Main railway line61.9 km
Distance to Brasília1,305 km
Within 10 km76,773 people
Greater areaGreater Florianópolis, 16 km out
Winter daylight13 h 53 min, sunset 23:09
See Biguaçu on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Biguaçu
- It is right on the coast of the South Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Florianópolis, 16 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 53 min and sets around 23:09; in late June it sets around 22:28.
How Biguaçu 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 | 51 | #1,122 of 1,704 | #64 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 66 | #419 of 2,321 | #22 of 99 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #502 of 1,704 | #39 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #482 of 1,704 | #38 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #412 of 1,704 | #49 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #802 of 1,704 | #56 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #1,898 of 2,321 | #91 of 99 | Map |
| Single professional | 56 | #419 of 1,100 | #21 of 64 | Map |
| Young professional | 57 | #422 of 994 | #22 of 61 | Map |
| DINKS | 59 | #403 of 883 | #18 of 57 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #500 of 2,321 | #38 of 99 | Map |
| Commuter | 71 | #442 of 1,028 | #25 of 62 | Map |
| Car-free household | 56 | #473 of 832 | #24 of 54 | Map |
| Student | 8 | #187 of 449 | #17 of 25 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 66 | #440 of 1,704 | #25 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 63 | #372 of 2,321 | #20 of 99 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 47 | #464 of 883 | #23 of 57 | Map |
| Expat professional | 66 | #331 of 2,321 | #14 of 99 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 67 | #371 of 1,704 | #19 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 32 | #1,965 of 2,321 | #77 of 99 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 18 | #331 of 1,598 | #23 of 99 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 52 | #171 of 2,321 | #21 of 99 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 28 | #2,139 of 2,321 | #91 of 99 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 50 | #652 of 2,321 | #35 of 99 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 63 | #352 of 2,321 | #15 of 99 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #469 of 2,321 | #46 of 99 | Map |
| Coastal living | 79 | #30 of 625 | #11 of 53 | Map |
| Business owner | 77 | #311 of 2,321 | #14 of 99 | Map |
| Digital native | 45 | #439 of 1,100 | #26 of 64 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Campinas (Santa Catarina) 12 km
- São José (Santa Catarina, 270,299 residents) 14 km
- Florianópolis 15 km
- Trindade (Santa Catarina) 17 km
- Palhoça 17 km
- Governador Celso Ramos 22 km
- Santo Amaro da Imperatriz 25 km
- Ribeirão da Ilha 26 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.