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São José da Barra
City in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Overview
São José da Barra is a small, peaceful town on the shores of the Furnas reservoir in the heart of Minas Gerais. Renowned for its scenic beauty, friendly locals, and relaxed pace, it's an ideal gateway to rural Brazil and lakeside leisure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Minas Gerais
Population
8,145
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-20.75°, -46.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$655
Local Cost
$350
Local Income
$400
Cashless
30
English
15
Temperature
21.1°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
18.2°C
Record High
38.4°C
Record Low
3.9°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1203 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PSW
Distance
39 km
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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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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.
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 50/100.
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