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Contagem
City in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Overview
Contagem is a large industrial city adjacent to Belo Horizonte, blending urban convenience with traditional Brazilian charm. Known for its lively markets, diverse neighborhoods, and rich working-class culture, it offers an authentic Minas Gerais experience away from major tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Minas Gerais
Population
627,123
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-19.93°, -44.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
42
Female Safety
47
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$838
Local Cost
$455
Local Income
$420
Cashless
62
English
20
Temperature
20.3°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
18.0°C
Record High
37.6°C
Record Low
5.5°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1209 mm
Internet Speed
263 Mbps
Upload
149 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
34
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
5
Parks
26
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PLU
Distance
14 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped229 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 100 tests. 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 229 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 71/100.
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