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Montes Altos

City in Maranhão, Brazil

Overview

Montes Altos is a small and laid-back town in Maranhão, Brazil, where visitors experience genuine rural Brazilian life. Life revolves around its central plaza, local markets, and the warm, welcoming communities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Maranhão
Population
9,306
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-5.83°, -47.07°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
52
Female Safety
53
LGBTQ+ Safety
37
Traffic Safety
46
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$472
Local Cost
$315
Local Income
$185
Cashless
18
English
11
Temperature
27.5°C
Summer Avg
26.4°C
Winter Avg
27.7°C
Record High
41.8°C
Record Low
16.4°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
1126 mm
Internet Speed
132 Mbps
Upload
107 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2

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 30 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 45/100.

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