Matched harmonised GHSL urban-centre footprint; this may differ from the municipal boundary. View source
Brazil
Is Manaus a Good Place to Live?
Reasons Manaus may suit you
Reasons Manaus may not suit you
- Your exact neighbourhood will decide much of the fit
The citywide label is too broad for the final answer. Test your non-negotiables from realistic neighbourhoods and compare the same assumptions with your alternatives.
Why it matters: City scale: Major city (1M-3M) · population 2.3 millionSource: Planning implication
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At a glance
Useful facts for planning
Key city facts that help put the pros and cons in context.
Brazil · Amazonas View source
Around the city
Manaus in context
Population scale, nearby city options and other geographic context that may affect your plans.
Population position among the city records used for this guide. Source
Population position among the included cities in the recorded region. Source
Straight-line map distance; actual journey times can be very different. Source
A nearby same-country city with a broadly similar population scale. Source
Approximate shortest-to-longest astronomical day length.
Harmonised GHSL urban-centre area; it may not match the municipal boundary. Source
Planning
How to decide whether Manaus fits your life
Use your own budget, neighbourhood assumptions, routes and non-negotiables instead of a universal city rating.
Test an ordinary weekday
Choose a realistic neighbourhood and map the repeated routes—work or study, groceries, healthcare, exercise, childcare or social commitments—not just weekend activities.
Re-test the budget
Use current housing and transport from the same neighbourhood scenario. A cheap-looking home can stop being cheap if the routine around it is costly or impractical.
Sources
Sources for this guide
Only sources that contribute to facts shown on this page are listed here.
Simplemaps World Cities
Open sourceCore city facts and geographic comparisons used on this page.
Population definitions can differ from municipal or harmonised urban-centre boundaries.GeoNames
Open sourceTime-zone and elevation reference used in the city facts above.
Its population field does not replace the Simplemaps source population.GHSL Urban Centre Database
Open sourceHarmonised urban-centre measurements used in the city facts above.
The GHSL urban-centre boundary can differ materially from municipal or other city definitions.Before you decide
Things to check now
- Write down your non-negotiables before reading more city rankings or opinions.
- Compare realistic housing, daily routes, healthcare, household needs and climate preferences from actual neighbourhoods.
- Use the same budget and assumptions for every alternative city.
- Do a trial stay that includes ordinary weekdays if the decision is long term.
Reference
Manaus at a glance
Population2.3 million
CountryBrazil
RegionAmazonas
StatusRegional capital
Coordinates3.12°S, 60.02°W
Time zoneAmerica/Manaus
Approx. DEM elevation20 m
GHSL urban-centre area272.0 km²
Common questions
Questions about Manaus
What are the main cons of Manaus?
The main drawbacks or trade-offs covered here are Your exact neighbourhood will decide much of the fit.
What should I check before deciding?
Write down your non-negotiables before reading more city rankings or opinions. Compare realistic housing, daily routes, healthcare, household needs and climate preferences from actual neighbourhoods.
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