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Matões

City in Maranhão, Brazil

Overview

Matões is a small, lively town in Maranhão state, Brazil, set amid agricultural landscapes and local traditions. Its friendly community and pace of life offer a glimpse into authentic rural Brazil, far from typical tourist trails.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Maranhão
Population
33,327
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-5.42°, -43.40°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$532
Local Cost
$268
Local Income
$250
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
27.8°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
27.8°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
17.8°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
1170 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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.
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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