Living in Caçapava
Caçapava is a large place in São Paulo, Brazil, home to 96,202 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 16%, #361 of 2,321), business owners (top 17%, #376 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 17%, #385 of 2,321).
Residents96,202
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport87 km (São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International)
Nearest city of 100k+18 km
Within 30 km1,196,800 people
Sea coast65 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 560 m, height range 220 m
Nearest major riverParaiba, 2.4 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Brasília846 km
Within 10 km96,202 people
Greater areaGreater São José dos Campos, 21 km out
Winter daylight13 h 33 min, sunset 22:48
See Caçapava on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Caçapava
- It is part of Greater São José dos Campos, 21 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 33 min and sets around 22:48; in late June it sets around 22:26.
How Caçapava 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 São Paulo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 53 | #1,041 of 1,704 | #216 of 363 | Map |
| Low-income household | 66 | #411 of 2,321 | #177 of 390 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #561 of 1,704 | #146 of 363 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #569 of 1,704 | #154 of 363 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #1,141 of 1,704 | #250 of 363 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #845 of 1,704 | #227 of 363 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #1,408 of 2,321 | #230 of 390 | Map |
| Single professional | 58 | #390 of 1,100 | #171 of 316 | Map |
| Young professional | 60 | #404 of 994 | #172 of 302 | Map |
| DINKS | 61 | #377 of 883 | #168 of 280 | Map |
| Remote worker | 69 | #585 of 2,321 | #210 of 390 | Map |
| Commuter | 70 | #455 of 1,028 | #183 of 310 | Map |
| Car-free household | 59 | #458 of 832 | #178 of 269 | Map |
| Student | 3 | #228 of 449 | #105 of 193 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 65 | #460 of 1,704 | #187 of 363 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 62 | #385 of 2,321 | #168 of 390 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 51 | #412 of 883 | #172 of 280 | Map |
| Expat professional | 63 | #361 of 2,321 | #167 of 390 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 64 | #430 of 1,704 | #174 of 363 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 30 | #2,045 of 2,321 | #245 of 390 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 14 | #464 of 1,598 | #194 of 390 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 25 | #1,224 of 2,321 | #129 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 29 | #2,129 of 2,321 | #272 of 390 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 56 | #492 of 2,321 | #163 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 61 | #378 of 2,321 | #168 of 390 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #1,095 of 2,321 | #199 of 390 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 72 | #376 of 2,321 | #171 of 390 | Map |
| Digital native | 45 | #432 of 1,100 | #180 of 316 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Taubaté 18 km
- São José dos Campos 20 km
- Tremembé 23 km
- Pindamonhangaba 32 km
- Paraibuna 32 km
- Jacareí 35 km
- Campos do Jordão 42 km
- Guararema 48 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.