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Atlas of internal migration in Brazil 2022 Census · 2017–2022

Migration in Mazagão/AP (2017–2022)

Mazagão/AP had a reference population (aged 5 or over in 2022) of 19,525 people. In the 2017–2022 five-year period, the municipality received 1,215 in-migrants and lost 850 out-migrants to other municipalities in Brazil, resulting in a net migration of +365 people (18.68 per 1,000 population) and a migration effectiveness index (IEM) of 0.177. This classifies the municipality, for the period, as one of migratory attraction.

Indicators

Migration indicators for Mazagão/AP, 2017–2022
IndicatorEstimate95% CIPrecision
In-migrants1,215887 to 1,543good
Out-migrants850486 to 1,214use with caution
Net migration+365−125 to 855not classified
Net migration rate, TLM (per 1,000 pop.)18.68--
Migration effectiveness index (IEM)0.177--

Sample of in-migrants: 100-499 observations. Sample of out-migrants: 50-99 observations. 95% confidence interval computed as estimate ± 1.96 × standard error.

Top origins and destinations

Top 10 origins of in-migrants to Mazagão/AP
OriginPeoplePrecision
Macapá/AP · view pair in the atlas570use with caution
Santana/AP · view pair in the atlas250use with caution
Afuá/PA · view pair in the atlas75low precision
Top 10 destinations of out-migrants from Mazagão/AP
DestinationPeoplePrecision
Macapá/AP · view pair in the atlas355low precision
Santana/AP · view pair in the atlas240use with caution
Pedra Branca do Amapari/AP · view pair in the atlas40low precision
Serra do Navio/AP · view pair in the atlas20low precision

Profile of migrants and residents

In-migrants (arrivals)

Migrant type
CategoryEstimateShareSample
First move from municipality of birth65053.7%50-99
Multi-step migration35028.9%20-49
Return to municipality of birth21017.4%20-49
Educational attainment (people aged 25 and over)
CategoryEstimateShareSample
No schooling or incomplete elementary25033.8%20-49
Completed high school, incomplete higher education24032.4%20-49
Completed elementary, incomplete high school15020.3%5-19
Completed higher education10013.5%5-19
Household income per capita (in 2022 minimum wages)
CategoryEstimateShareSample
Up to ¼ of a minimum wage40033.1%20-49
¼ to ½ minimum wage33527.7%20-49
½ to 1 minimum wage30024.8%20-49
1 to 2 minimum wages1209.9%5-19
Other / suppressed554.5%5-19
Age and sex
CategoryEstimateShareSample
Ages 25–39, female20016.5%20-49
Ages 25–39, male19516.0%20-49
Ages 5–14, male15512.8%5-19
Ages 40–59, female14011.5%5-19
Ages 15–24, male1209.9%5-19
Ages 15–24, female1109.1%5-19
Ages 40–59, male907.4%5-19
Ages 5–14, female907.4%5-19
Ages 60 and over, male806.6%5-19
Other / suppressed352.9%<5

Out-migrants (departures)

Migrant type
CategoryEstimateShareSample
First move from municipality of birth37544.1%20-49
Multi-step migration27031.8%20-49
Return to municipality of birth20524.1%5-19
Educational attainment (people aged 25 and over)
CategoryEstimateShareSample
Completed high school, incomplete higher education16541.8%5-19
No schooling or incomplete elementary12531.6%5-19
Completed higher education7017.7%5-19
Completed elementary, incomplete high school358.9%5-19
Household income per capita (in 2022 minimum wages)
CategoryEstimateShareSample
¼ to ½ minimum wage28533.5%20-49
½ to 1 minimum wage19522.9%20-49
1 to 2 minimum wages17020.0%5-19
Up to ¼ of a minimum wage16018.8%5-19
More than 2 minimum wages404.7%5-19
Age and sex
CategoryEstimateShareSample
Ages 15–24, female16018.8%5-19
Ages 25–39, male12014.1%5-19
Ages 5–14, male10512.4%5-19
Ages 5–14, female9511.2%5-19
Ages 25–39, female9010.6%5-19
Ages 15–24, male9010.6%5-19
Ages 40–59, female708.2%5-19
Ages 40–59, male505.9%5-19
Ages 60 and over, male455.3%5-19
Other / suppressed252.9%<5

Non-migrant residents

Educational attainment (people aged 25 and over)
CategoryEstimateShareSample
No schooling or incomplete elementary4,81550.3%100-499
Completed high school, incomplete higher education2,36024.6%100-499
Completed elementary, incomplete high school1,50015.7%100-499
Completed higher education9009.4%50-99
Household income per capita (in 2022 minimum wages)
CategoryEstimateShareSample
Up to ¼ of a minimum wage8,67541.9%>=500
¼ to ½ minimum wage5,27525.5%>=500
½ to 1 minimum wage3,99019.3%100-499
1 to 2 minimum wages2,0109.7%100-499
More than 2 minimum wages7003.4%50-99
Not applicable (collective dwelling)600.3%5-19
Age and sex
CategoryEstimateShareSample
Ages 15–24, male2,26512.4%100-499
Ages 5–14, female2,21512.1%100-499
Ages 25–39, male2,19512.0%100-499
Ages 5–14, male2,13511.7%100-499
Ages 25–39, female2,08511.4%100-499
Ages 15–24, female2,07511.3%100-499
Ages 40–59, male1,97010.8%100-499
Ages 40–59, female1,7059.3%100-499
Ages 60 and over, male8604.7%50-99
Ages 60 and over, female7454.1%50-99
Other / suppressed650.4%5-19

Commuting (work and study)

Commuting indicators for Mazagão/AP
Employed persons (aged 10 and over)5,665
Commute out to work in another municipality330
Commute in from another municipality to work here575
Net commuting+245
Out-commuting rate (%)5.83
Commuting attraction index1.039
Median commuting time60 min

This municipality is part of Região Metropolitana de Macapá → see the metropolitan region page

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Methodological note

Estimates from the sample microdata of the 2022 Demographic Census (IBGE, controlled access), fixed-date migration question (residence on July 31, 2017 compared with residence on July 31, 2022). Every estimate is rounded to multiples of 5 and has passed statistical disclosure control (no cell with fewer than 5 people or 3 sampled households). See the full methodology and the glossary.

How to cite this page

Daniel Pessini Sobreira. Atlas da migração interna no Brasil [Atlas of internal migration in Brazil]: Mazagão/AP. Data from the 2022 Demographic Census (IBGE). Data version: 2026-10-01. Available at: https://atlas-da-migracao.github.io/en/municipio/mazagao-ap-1600402/. Dataset DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22469791.