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Balsas
City in Maranhão, Brazil
Overview
Balsas is a lively city in Maranhão, Brazil, known for its agricultural economy and welcoming atmosphere. The city balances modern convenience with a laid-back, small-town feel, making it an emerging hub in southern Maranhão.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Maranhão
Population
105,974
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-7.53°, -46.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
42
LGBTQ+ Safety
34
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
52
Monthly Cost
$827
Local Cost
$467
Local Income
$330
Cashless
38
English
19
Temperature
27.1°C
Summer Avg
26.1°C
Winter Avg
27.3°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
15.2°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
1205 mm
Internet Speed
235 Mbps
Upload
141 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
26
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
3
Parks
19
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BSS
Distance
2 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 98 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 52/100.
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