Boa Nova

City in Bahia, Brazil

Overview

Boa Nova is a small and welcoming town in Bahia, Brazil, known for its colonial architecture, friendly residents, and proximity to tranquil natural landscapes. The town offers an authentic rural Bahian experience, ideal for slow-paced exploration, birdwatching, and local cultural immersion.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Bahia
Population
14,008
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-14.36°, -40.22°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$518
Local Cost
$302
Local Income
$250
Cashless
30
English
15
Temperature
22.7°C
Summer Avg
24.5°C
Winter Avg
20.0°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
9.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1185 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.