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São Mateus

City in Espírito Santo, Brazil

Overview

São Mateus is a charming city in northern Espírito Santo, Brazil, blending colonial history with a lively coastal lifestyle. With beautiful beaches like Guriri and a lively local culture, it's ideal for travelers seeking both relaxation and authenticity.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Espírito Santo
Population
155,140
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-18.72°, -39.86°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
49
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
62
Monthly Cost
$808
Local Cost
$393
Local Income
$410
Cashless
35
English
15
Temperature
24.5°C
Summer Avg
26.1°C
Winter Avg
22.2°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
13.3°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1194 mm
Internet Speed
211 Mbps
Upload
147 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SBJ
Distance
3 km

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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 78 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.

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 55/100.

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