Living in Rio do Sul
Rio do Sul is a large place in Santa Catarina, Brazil, home to 72,587 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 17%, #387 of 2,321), remote workers (top 32%, #733 of 2,321), climate-conscious movers (top 33%, #752 of 2,321).
Residents72,587
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport106 km (Ministro Victor Konder International)
Nearest city of 100k+64 km
Within 30 km156,100 people
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 500 m, height range 220 m
Main railway line2.1 km
Distance to Brasília1,284 km
Within 10 km72,587 people
Winter daylight13 h 51 min, sunset 23:13
See Rio do Sul on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Rio do Sul
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 51 min and sets around 23:13; in late June it sets around 22:33.
How Rio do Sul 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 | 48 | #1,319 of 1,704 | #74 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 42 | #1,019 of 2,321 | #62 of 99 | Map |
| Low-income family | 52 | #1,343 of 1,704 | #72 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 53 | #1,332 of 1,704 | #71 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #647 of 1,704 | #60 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #565 of 1,704 | #41 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #387 of 2,321 | #49 of 99 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 67 | #733 of 2,321 | #49 of 99 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #1,229 of 1,704 | #70 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 48 | #792 of 2,321 | #50 of 99 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 34 | #882 of 2,321 | #56 of 99 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 50 | #715 of 1,704 | #48 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 43 | #1,610 of 2,321 | #60 of 99 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 3 | #899 of 1,598 | #69 of 99 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 31 | #940 of 2,321 | #75 of 99 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #1,616 of 2,321 | #59 of 99 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 52 | #602 of 2,321 | #33 of 99 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 39 | #757 of 2,321 | #48 of 99 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #752 of 2,321 | #79 of 99 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 31 | #1,030 of 2,321 | #63 of 99 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Presidente Getúlio 18 km
- Ibirama 21 km
- Ituporanga 23 km
- Pouso Redondo 29 km
- Taió 37 km
- Indaial 54 km
- Otacílio Costa 56 km
- Timbó 57 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.