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Paulo Afonso

City in Bahia, Brazil

Overview

Paulo Afonso, located in the state of Bahia, is a lively city known for its hydroelectric dam, natural landscapes, and the cultural influence of the São Francisco River region. The city blends historic sites with outdoor attractions, making it an inviting destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Bahia
Population
119,418
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-9.55°, -38.17°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
45
Female Safety
46
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$754
Local Cost
$405
Local Income
$360
Cashless
40
English
22
Temperature
26.1°C
Summer Avg
28.0°C
Winter Avg
23.0°C
Record High
41.4°C
Record Low
13.9°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
625 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PAV
Distance
19 km

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Neighborhoods
2 areas mapped
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Neighborhoods

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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.
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 - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 67/100.

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