Raposos

City in Minas Gerais, Brazil

Overview

Raposos is a charming small town in Minas Gerais, set against hills only 27km from Belo Horizonte. Known for its mining past and relaxed pace, the town offers a warm community atmosphere along with access to nature. It's ideal for those seeking local Brazilian culture in a quieter setting.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Minas Gerais
Population
16,796
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-19.98°, -43.79°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
42
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$640
Local Cost
$368
Local Income
$320
Cashless
30
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
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PLU
Distance
22 km

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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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.