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São João do Carú
City in Maranhão, Brazil
Overview
São João do Carú is a small, laid-back city in the heart of Maranhão, surrounded by lush Amazonian rainforest and rich in local culture. Life moves at a gentle pace, and the community is warm and welcoming to visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Maranhão
Population
12,360
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-3.56°, -46.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
32
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$453
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$185
Cashless
20
English
10
Temperature
26.9°C
Summer Avg
26.9°C
Winter Avg
25.8°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
16.6°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1572 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
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 42/100.
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