Capelinha
8.3
High score (8-10) · Your profile
Capelinha is the main commercial hub of the Alto Jequitinhonha region — the diamond mining history, the Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM) campus nearby, and the regional commercial role create a social environment more active than the poverty statistics suggest. The university population brings young educated people to the region.
Mid score (6-8)
Regional hub in an economically challenged area. The university presence helps significantly. Social options are real by local standards but limited by any urban comparison.
Lower score (below 6)
The economic hardship of the Jequitinhonha Valley region frames the social dynamics. Foreign visitors need to navigate the gap between their economic reality and local conditions carefully.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Capelinha, MinasGerais?
$7k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Capelinha, MinasGerais?
Women marry at 23
How common is a college degree in Capelinha, MinasGerais?
23% men have degree
What's the average male height in Capelinha, MinasGerais?
173 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Capelinha, MinasGerais?
Local women avg 27.4