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Mata de São João

City in Bahia, Brazil

Overview

Mata de São João is a charming town on Bahia's northern coast, blending breathtaking beaches, an ecological haven, and historic village life. With both lively tourism centers like Praia do Forte and tranquil local communities, it offers a balance of natural beauty and cultural authenticity.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Bahia
Population
42,566
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-12.53°, -38.30°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
43
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$843
Local Cost
$510
Local Income
$400
Cashless
43
English
18
Temperature
25.6°C
Summer Avg
26.9°C
Winter Avg
23.7°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
18.8°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1216 mm
Internet Speed
146 Mbps
Upload
141 Mbps
Latency
3 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SSA
Distance
42 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 58 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.

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