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Valença

City in Bahia, Brazil

Overview

Valença is a dynamic riverside city in Bahia, known for its colonial history, lively markets, and as a gateway to the idyllic island of Morro de São Paulo. With a relaxed pace but lively commerce, Valença offers a unique mix of local culture, beach access, and convenient city amenities. The city's historic core and surrounding beaches attract both travelers passing through and those seeking authentic Bahian life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Bahia
Population
71,449
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-13.37°, -39.24°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
47
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$722
Local Cost
$425
Local Income
$380
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
24.1°C
Summer Avg
25.6°C
Winter Avg
21.8°C
Record High
39.7°C
Record Low
13.3°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1014 mm
Internet Speed
55 Mbps
Upload
66 Mbps
Latency
2 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VAL
Distance
28 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 1 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 - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.

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 72/100.

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