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Cândido Mendes

City in Maranhão, Brazil

Overview

Cândido Mendes is a small, rural city in Maranhão, Brazil, known for its welcoming community vibe and lively local markets. The city offers visitors a glimpse into traditional Maranhão culture with its simple streets, festivals, and friendly locals.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Maranhão
Population
20,440
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-1.45°, -45.72°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
40
Female Safety
42
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
38
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$597
Local Cost
$272
Local Income
$240
Cashless
25
English
15
Temperature
26.9°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
26.1°C
Record High
36.1°C
Record Low
21.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
2165 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
CTP
Distance
40 km

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.
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 40/100.

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