Living in São Manuel

São Manuel is a large place in São Paulo, Brazil, home to 37,289 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 6%, #118 of 2,321), early retirees (top 9%, #188 of 2,321), retired couples (top 12%, #195 of 1,704).

Residents37,289
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport151 km (Viracopos International)
Nearest city of 100k+21 km
Within 30 km326,200 people
Lake shore14 km (Lake Barra Bonita Reservoir)
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 670 m, height range 220 m
Nearest large lakeTiete, 14 km
Main railway line1.7 km
Distance to Brasília776 km
Within 10 km37,289 people
Winter daylight13 h 32 min, sunset 22:59

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Good to know about São Manuel

How São Manuel 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.

ProfileScoreIn BrazilIn São Paulo
Young family60#551 of 1,704#127 of 363Map
Low-income household53#734 of 2,321#255 of 390Map
Low-income family60#721 of 1,704#192 of 363Map
Single parent63#703 of 1,704#194 of 363Map
Pensioner couple75#195 of 1,704#29 of 363Map
Single pensioner73#709 of 1,704#197 of 363Map
Early retiree70#188 of 2,321#58 of 390Map
Single professional33#704 of 1,100#247 of 316Map
Young professional35#691 of 994#245 of 302Map
DINKS35#685 of 883#244 of 280Map
Remote worker65#814 of 2,321#242 of 390Map
Commuter55#708 of 1,028#247 of 310Map
Car-free household34#662 of 832#235 of 269Map
Studentnot ranked: below the minimum for campus–Map
First-home buyer57#745 of 1,704#256 of 363Map
Budget-constrained mover47#866 of 2,321#265 of 390Map
Urban lifestyle seeker21#671 of 883#237 of 280Map
Expat professional38#771 of 2,321#251 of 390Map
Healthcare-first mover44#919 of 1,704#265 of 363Map
Nature-focused household62#1,031 of 2,321#108 of 390Map
Cross-border commuter8#710 of 1,598#253 of 390Map
Outdoor and mountain lover55#118 of 2,321#18 of 390Map
Rural value seeker50#929 of 2,321#101 of 390Map
High-net-worth mover46#828 of 2,321#243 of 390Map
Lottery winner37#788 of 2,321#256 of 390Map
Climate-resilient relocation68#611 of 2,321#87 of 390Map
Coastal living69#294 of 625#30 of 116Map
Business owner50#748 of 2,321#250 of 390Map
Digital native28#802 of 1,100#261 of 316Map

Strengths and trade-offs

  • One-day truck radius (residents within 300 km, across borders)95
  • Services nearby (people within 10 km: shops, doctors, cafes, transport)92
  • Climate exposure (estimate: coastal and river flooding, heat; 100 = low)92
  • Climate (mild and sunny: climate class and winter daylight)81
  • Sea or lake shore80
  • Home market (residents of the same country within 150 km)79
  • Freight access (motorway, rail, port)76
  • Market reach (residents within 100 km, across borders)60
  • Jobs and economy56
  • Green space52
  • Education and family52
  • Mobility and connectivity51
  • Mountains and water (terrain relief, lakes and the sea nearby)47
  • Universities in town (universities and universities of applied sciences within 10 km)43
  • University-town character (universities relative to the people nearby)43
  • Lifestyle and amenities41
  • Affordability34
  • Foundation21
  • Flat land (terrain relief)20
  • City scale (people within 10 km: big-city life, transit, scenes)14
  • Port access (major sea or inland port)0
  • Chemical park nearby (sites with pipeline links)0
  • National border nearby (straight line)0
  • Financial centre (banking and capital markets) within commuting distance0
  • Commodity-trading or gold hub within commuting distance0
  • Crypto hub within commuting distance0
  • Wealth-management centre within commuting distance0

Nearby

Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.