Living in Penha
Penha is a large place in Santa Catarina, Brazil, home to 33,663 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 1%, #3 of 1,704), people who want to live by the sea (top 3%, #18 of 625), early retirees (top 5%, #100 of 2,321).
Residents33,663
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport12 km (Ministro Victor Konder International)
Nearest city of 100k+15 km
Within 30 km589,600 people
Sea coast1 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 0 m
Main railway line8.6 km
Distance to Brasília1,224 km
Within 10 km60,790 people
Greater areaGreater Itajaí, 15 km out
Winter daylight13 h 49 min, sunset 23:08
See Penha on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Penha
- It is right on the coast of the South Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Itajaí, 15 km from the city centre.
- 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 Penha 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 | 60 | #572 of 1,704 | #37 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 60 | #546 of 2,321 | #32 of 99 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #621 of 1,704 | #45 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #592 of 1,704 | #43 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 84 | #3 of 1,704 | #3 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 83 | #95 of 1,704 | #8 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #100 of 2,321 | #19 of 99 | Map |
| Single professional | 41 | #588 of 1,100 | #33 of 64 | Map |
| Young professional | 43 | #590 of 994 | #34 of 61 | Map |
| DINKS | 44 | #576 of 883 | #32 of 57 | Map |
| Remote worker | 77 | #231 of 2,321 | #15 of 99 | Map |
| Commuter | 63 | #574 of 1,028 | #33 of 62 | Map |
| Car-free household | 43 | #582 of 832 | #35 of 54 | Map |
| Student | 42 | #76 of 449 | #8 of 25 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 62 | #594 of 1,704 | #34 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 57 | #508 of 2,321 | #29 of 99 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 30 | #594 of 883 | #36 of 57 | Map |
| Expat professional | 55 | #470 of 2,321 | #26 of 99 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 60 | #493 of 1,704 | #28 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 51 | #1,420 of 2,321 | #53 of 99 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 17 | #354 of 1,598 | #24 of 99 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 41 | #507 of 2,321 | #47 of 99 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 41 | #1,457 of 2,321 | #56 of 99 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 52 | #572 of 2,321 | #32 of 99 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 52 | #510 of 2,321 | #30 of 99 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #498 of 2,321 | #49 of 99 | Map |
| Coastal living | 80 | #18 of 625 | #5 of 53 | Map |
| Business owner | 68 | #427 of 2,321 | #25 of 99 | Map |
| Digital native | 38 | #578 of 1,100 | #33 of 64 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Balneário Piçarras 3 km
- Navegantes 14 km
- Itajaí 15 km
- Barra Velha 16 km
- Ilhota 23 km
- Balneário Camboriú 25 km
- Camboriú 28 km
- Itapema 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.