Living in Sao Rafael
Sao Rafael is a city in São Paulo, Brazil, home to 148,145 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 5%, #107 of 2,321), remote workers (top 5%, #111 of 2,321), business owners (top 5%, #113 of 2,321).
Residents148,145
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport21 km (Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km12,653,800 people
Sea coast28 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 810 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line3.8 km
Distance to Brasília886 km
Within 10 km2,725,900 people
Greater areaGreater Santo André, 8 km out
Winter daylight13 h 36 min, sunset 22:52
See Sao Rafael on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sao Rafael
- It is part of Greater Santo André, 8 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 36 min and sets around 22:52; in late June it sets around 22:28.
How Sao Rafael 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 | 50 | #1,191 of 1,704 | #259 of 363 | Map |
| Low-income household | 72 | #242 of 2,321 | #90 of 390 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #763 of 1,704 | #202 of 363 | Map |
| Single parent | 63 | #685 of 1,704 | #189 of 363 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #594 of 1,704 | #125 of 363 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 83 | #92 of 1,704 | #49 of 363 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #1,894 of 2,321 | #268 of 390 | Map |
| Single professional | 81 | #105 of 1,100 | #54 of 316 | Map |
| Young professional | 83 | #105 of 994 | #54 of 302 | Map |
| DINKS | 85 | #86 of 883 | #47 of 280 | Map |
| Remote worker | 81 | #111 of 2,321 | #51 of 390 | Map |
| Commuter | 86 | #176 of 1,028 | #77 of 310 | Map |
| Car-free household | 87 | #75 of 832 | #44 of 269 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #423 of 449 | #182 of 193 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 71 | #244 of 1,704 | #92 of 363 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 66 | #257 of 2,321 | #92 of 390 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 80 | #93 of 883 | #50 of 280 | Map |
| Expat professional | 83 | #107 of 2,321 | #53 of 390 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 73 | #239 of 1,704 | #92 of 363 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 10 | #2,220 of 2,321 | #310 of 390 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 19 | #225 of 1,598 | #85 of 390 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #2,269 of 2,321 | #360 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 14 | #2,240 of 2,321 | #318 of 390 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 62 | #311 of 2,321 | #98 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 73 | #190 of 2,321 | #80 of 390 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #879 of 2,321 | #146 of 390 | Map |
| Coastal living | 60 | #490 of 625 | #68 of 116 | Map |
| Business owner | 90 | #113 of 2,321 | #59 of 390 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #99 of 1,100 | #58 of 316 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Iguatemi 3 km
- São Mateus (São Paulo) 4 km
- Mauá 4 km
- Parque Do Carmo 6 km
- Jose Bonifacio (São Paulo) 7 km
- Cidade Tiradentes 7 km
- Sapopemba 8 km
- Cidade Lider 8 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.