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Fortaleza
City in Ceará, Brazil
Overview
Fortaleza, the capital of Ceará, is a lively coastal city known for its stunning beaches, lively culture, and energetic nightlife. With a tropical climate and welcoming locals, it is a gateway to the breathtaking beaches of Brazil's northeast. The city blends urban modernity with traditional markets and colorful festivals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Ceará
Population
2,400,000
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-3.72°, -38.54°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
38
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$1,028
Local Cost
$500
Local Income
$420
Cashless
60
English
25
Temperature
27.2°C
Summer Avg
27.6°C
Winter Avg
26.6°C
Record High
32.3°C
Record Low
22.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1081 mm
Internet Speed
185 Mbps
Upload
145 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
33
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
5
Parks
25
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FOR
Distance
7 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped223 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 174 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 - 223 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 86/100.
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