Gouveia

City in Minas Gerais, Brazil

Overview

Gouveia is a charming small town in the state of Minas Gerais, set in the foothills of the Espinhaço Mountains. The city blends colonial-era architecture with a laid-back rural atmosphere, making it a peaceful retreat for nature and culture lovers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Minas Gerais
Population
11,536
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-18.54°, -43.85°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$613
Local Cost
$315
Local Income
$240
Cashless
30
English
20
Temperature
20.3°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
18.3°C
Record High
37.7°C
Record Low
5.7°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1165 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DTI
Distance
40 km

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Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.