Living in Joaçaba
Joaçaba is a large place in Santa Catarina, Brazil, home to 30,146 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 31%, #713 of 2,321), climate-conscious movers (top 46%, #1,054 of 2,321), early retirees (top 48%, #1,094 of 2,321).
Residents30,146
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport287 km (Ministro Victor Konder International)
Nearest city of 100k+111 km
Within 30 km75,200 people
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 700 m, height range 280 m
Main railway line1.9 km
Distance to Brasília1,320 km
Within 10 km51,870 people
Winter daylight13 h 51 min, sunset 23:20
See Joaçaba on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Joaçaba
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 51 min and sets around 23:20; in late June it sets around 22:41.
How Joaçaba 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 | 44 | #1,591 of 1,704 | #84 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 29 | #1,579 of 2,321 | #84 of 99 | Map |
| Low-income family | 48 | #1,652 of 1,704 | #84 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #1,648 of 1,704 | #84 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #1,178 of 1,704 | #80 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #1,206 of 1,704 | #77 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #1,094 of 2,321 | #82 of 99 | 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 | #1,529 of 2,321 | #86 of 99 | 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 | 21 | #1,625 of 1,704 | #85 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 37 | #1,513 of 2,321 | #81 of 99 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #1,797 of 2,321 | #87 of 99 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 30 | #1,530 of 1,704 | #81 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #1,457 of 2,321 | #54 of 99 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #1,241 of 1,598 | #84 of 99 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 36 | #713 of 2,321 | #61 of 99 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 41 | #1,450 of 2,321 | #55 of 99 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 37 | #1,357 of 2,321 | #72 of 99 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 16 | #1,519 of 2,321 | #81 of 99 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #1,054 of 2,321 | #94 of 99 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #1,829 of 2,321 | #88 of 99 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Herval dOeste 2 km
- Capinzal 21 km
- Campos Novos 37 km
- Videira 40 km
- Concórdia 52 km
- Fraiburgo 60 km
- Caçador 66 km
- Seara 80 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.