Catu
8.1
High score (8-10) · Your profile
Catu is a city of 65,000 north of Salvador in the Bahia Recôncavo oil zone — the Catu oil field is one of Petrobras's oldest and still operates, giving the city an industrial economic base with engineers and technicians from outside. The proximity to Salvador (90km) and the industrial economy create a more economically mobile population than typical northeast Bahia towns.
Mid score (6-8)
Catu has Petrobras money and a real commercial center but the social culture is typical of a stable working-class Brazilian industrial city — organized around family, church, and work. Salvador proximity means people go north for entertainment.
Lower score (below 6)
Catu's social world is built around the Petrobras workforce and is correspondingly family-stable and conservative. Nightlife is thin and the social world is difficult to enter without industrial connections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Catu, Bahia?
$5k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Catu, Bahia?
Women marry at 22
How common is a college degree in Catu, Bahia?
18% men have degree
What's the average male height in Catu, Bahia?
174 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Catu, Bahia?
Local women avg 27.2