Living in Forquilhinha
Forquilhinha is a large place in Santa Catarina, Brazil, home to 31,431 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 6%, #132 of 2,321), retired couples (top 18%, #293 of 1,704), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 18%, #402 of 2,321).
Residents31,431
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport150 km (Hercílio Luz International)
Nearest city of 100k+11 km
Within 30 km412,800 people
Sea coast23 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 220 m
Main railway line9.8 km
Distance to Brasília1,451 km
Within 10 km31,431 people
Winter daylight13 h 59 min, sunset 23:16
See Forquilhinha on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Forquilhinha
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 59 min and sets around 23:16; in late June it sets around 22:29.
How Forquilhinha 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 | 63 | #324 of 1,704 | #21 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 56 | #650 of 2,321 | #40 of 99 | Map |
| Low-income family | 63 | #482 of 1,704 | #37 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #433 of 1,704 | #35 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #293 of 1,704 | #43 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #710 of 1,704 | #50 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #132 of 2,321 | #22 of 99 | Map |
| Single professional | 35 | #679 of 1,100 | #41 of 64 | Map |
| Young professional | 37 | #659 of 994 | #40 of 61 | Map |
| DINKS | 38 | #660 of 883 | #41 of 57 | Map |
| Remote worker | 66 | #808 of 2,321 | #57 of 99 | Map |
| Commuter | 62 | #593 of 1,028 | #37 of 62 | Map |
| Car-free household | 35 | #649 of 832 | #39 of 54 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 61 | #603 of 1,704 | #37 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 47 | #844 of 2,321 | #54 of 99 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 21 | #674 of 883 | #42 of 57 | Map |
| Expat professional | 39 | #753 of 2,321 | #47 of 99 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 44 | #944 of 1,704 | #57 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 65 | #857 of 2,321 | #34 of 99 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 10 | #650 of 1,598 | #53 of 99 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 44 | #402 of 2,321 | #35 of 99 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 52 | #766 of 2,321 | #28 of 99 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 45 | #877 of 2,321 | #47 of 99 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 37 | #795 of 2,321 | #49 of 99 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #519 of 2,321 | #52 of 99 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #385 of 625 | #41 of 53 | Map |
| Business owner | 55 | #662 of 2,321 | #46 of 99 | Map |
| Digital native | 30 | #729 of 1,100 | #48 of 64 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Criciúma 13 km
- Içara 17 km
- Araranguá 21 km
- Cocal do Sul 22 km
- Balneário Rincão 25 km
- Balneário Arroio do Silva 27 km
- Morro da Fumaça 28 km
- Urussanga 30 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.