Barcarena
8.2
High score (8-10) · Your profile
Barcarena hosts one of the largest aluminum smelting complexes in the Americas — Alunorte and Albras — which means real industrial employment, professional workers from across Brazil, and an economy that punches above the municipality's population. The proximity to Belém (accessible by ferry) means residents regularly cross into the city. Foreign professionals in the industrial sector have a real social base here.
Mid score (6-8)
The industrial economy creates economic activity but also environmental tension — Barcarena has had significant pollution controversies. The town itself is not a social destination; most workers socialize across in Belém. It functions as a base, not a scene.
Lower score (below 6)
Barcarena is primarily an industrial municipality with the social texture that implies. The environmental controversies have also created community tension. As a purely social destination, there's not much here — the action is across the water in Belém.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Barcarena, Pará?
$10k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Barcarena, Pará?
Women marry at 25
How common is a college degree in Barcarena, Pará?
29% men have degree
What's the average male height in Barcarena, Pará?
172 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Barcarena, Pará?
Local women avg 27.7