Living in São Francisco do Sul
São Francisco do Sul is a large place in Santa Catarina, Brazil, home to 52,674 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 2%, #22 of 1,704), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 4%, #78 of 2,321), early retirees (top 4%, #79 of 2,321).
Residents52,674
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport70 km (Ministro Victor Konder International)
Nearest city of 100k+22 km
Within 30 km590,000 people
Sea coast1 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 140 m
Main railway line2.4 km
Distance to Brasília1,166 km
Within 10 km52,674 people
Greater areaGreater Joinville, 22 km out
Winter daylight13 h 47 min, sunset 23:06
See São Francisco do Sul on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about São Francisco do Sul
- It is right on the coast of the South Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Joinville, 22 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 47 min and sets around 23:06; in late June it sets around 22:31.
How São Francisco 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 | 60 | #579 of 1,704 | #39 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 59 | #575 of 2,321 | #38 of 99 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #677 of 1,704 | #47 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 63 | #657 of 1,704 | #47 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 81 | #22 of 1,704 | #8 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #281 of 1,704 | #22 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #79 of 2,321 | #16 of 99 | Map |
| Single professional | 43 | #568 of 1,100 | #31 of 64 | Map |
| Young professional | 44 | #576 of 994 | #31 of 61 | Map |
| DINKS | 46 | #559 of 883 | #29 of 57 | Map |
| Remote worker | 73 | #396 of 2,321 | #30 of 99 | Map |
| Commuter | 61 | #599 of 1,028 | #38 of 62 | Map |
| Car-free household | 44 | #574 of 832 | #33 of 54 | Map |
| Student | 19 | #125 of 449 | #12 of 25 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 60 | #631 of 1,704 | #42 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 55 | #556 of 2,321 | #36 of 99 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 32 | #571 of 883 | #32 of 57 | Map |
| Expat professional | 52 | #520 of 2,321 | #34 of 99 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #584 of 1,704 | #38 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 54 | #1,331 of 2,321 | #49 of 99 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 13 | #510 of 1,598 | #43 of 99 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 58 | #78 of 2,321 | #12 of 99 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #1,279 of 2,321 | #46 of 99 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 54 | #516 of 2,321 | #24 of 99 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 51 | #527 of 2,321 | #32 of 99 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #514 of 2,321 | #51 of 99 | Map |
| Coastal living | 78 | #40 of 625 | #16 of 53 | Map |
| Business owner | 63 | #502 of 2,321 | #33 of 99 | Map |
| Digital native | 35 | #617 of 1,100 | #37 of 64 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Itapoá (Santa Catarina) 14 km
- Araquari 16 km
- Joinville 22 km
- Garuva 32 km
- Guaratuba 41 km
- Barra Velha 43 km
- Guaramirim 44 km
- Matinhos 47 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.