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Penalva
City in Maranhão, Brazil
Overview
Penalva is a small city in Maranhão, Brazil, known for its warm, community-oriented vibe and picturesque riverside setting. It's a welcoming place with lively markets, authentic local cuisine, and access to the surrounding natural beauty of rural Maranhão.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Maranhão
Population
33,496
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-3.29°, -45.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
32
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$442
Local Cost
$318
Local Income
$210
Cashless
25
English
5
Temperature
27.8°C
Summer Avg
27.7°C
Winter Avg
26.8°C
Record High
40.4°C
Record Low
18.9°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1612 mm
Internet Speed
197 Mbps
Upload
184 Mbps
Latency
2 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
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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 17 tests. 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 45/100.
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