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Governador Valadares
City in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Overview
Governador Valadares is a lively city in Minas Gerais, Brazil, famous for its soaring Pico da Ibituruna, adventure sports, and friendly atmosphere. Major riverfront walking paths, local cuisine, and a laid-back lifestyle define this region, drawing travelers seeking outdoor recreation and authentic Brazilian culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Minas Gerais
Population
250,878
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-18.85°, -41.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$833
Local Cost
$432
Local Income
$370
Cashless
48
English
18
Temperature
24.2°C
Summer Avg
25.5°C
Winter Avg
21.9°C
Record High
41.8°C
Record Low
8.7°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
985 mm
Internet Speed
240 Mbps
Upload
149 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
43
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
6
Parks
35
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GVR
Distance
6 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped105 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.
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 76 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 - 105 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 62/100.
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