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Santa Bárbara

City in Minas Gerais, Brazil

Overview

Santa Bárbara is a small historic city set in the hills of Minas Gerais. Known for its colonial architecture, artisanal traditions, and scenic landscapes, it offers an authentic Brazilian interior experience. The city is a relaxing base for exploring nature and cultural heritage, away from the big city rush.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Minas Gerais
Population
31,916
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-20.02°, -43.44°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$628
Local Cost
$367
Local Income
$400
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
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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Neighborhoods
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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 2025-12-06.
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 - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.

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 58/100.

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