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Alcântara

City in Maranhão, Brazil

Overview

Alcântara is a charming colonial town on the northern coast of Brazil, renowned for its well-preserved historical architecture and tranquil waterfront. With a small population, the city offers a relaxed atmosphere, cultural traditions, and scenic views. Visitors can explore centuries-old churches, cobblestone streets, and stately ruins set amid a friendly, laid-back community.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Maranhão
Population
18,721
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-2.33°, -44.51°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
40
Female Safety
39
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
46
Monthly Cost
$655
Local Cost
$310
Local Income
$180
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
27.2°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
26.9°C
Record High
35.2°C
Record Low
21.8°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1715 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GMS
Distance
29 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.
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.

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Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 54/100.

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