São Miguel das Matas

City in Bahia, Brazil

Overview

São Miguel das Matas is a small, charming town set in Bahia's interior, known for its friendly locals and lush surroundings. Life here centers around the main square, and visitors enjoy authentic Brazilian hospitality and slower rhythms. The town is a gateway to nearby waterfalls and rural landscapes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Bahia
Population
10,615
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-13.04°, -39.43°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$620
Local Cost
$288
Local Income
$280
Cashless
30
English
15
Temperature
24.4°C
Summer Avg
26.0°C
Winter Avg
22.0°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
13.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
916 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1

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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 2025-12-07.

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: 52/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.