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São José da Lapa
City in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Overview
São José da Lapa is a small municipality located just north of Belo Horizonte, known for its peaceful neighborhoods and local charm. The city provides visitors with a relaxed pace of life, friendly residents, and easy access to metropolitan amenities. It's an authentic slice of the Minas Gerais region away from the tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Minas Gerais
Population
28,087
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-19.69°, -43.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$713
Local Cost
$368
Local Income
$325
Cashless
30
English
20
Temperature
21.1°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
19.1°C
Record High
39.0°C
Record Low
6.0°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1193 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CNF
Distance
7 km
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Neighborhoods
EstimatedNeighborhood highlights with vibe, safety, and cost profiles.
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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.
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.
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 40/100.
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