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Virgem da Lapa

City in Minas Gerais, Brazil

Overview

Virgem da Lapa is a charming small town in the Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, known for its traditional festivals, religious sites, and warm, welcoming community. The town offers picturesque landscapes, historical churches, and a genuine experience of rural Brazilian culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Minas Gerais
Population
11,774
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-16.72°, -42.35°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$558
Local Cost
$348
Local Income
$210
Cashless
30
English
15
Temperature
23.7°C
Summer Avg
24.5°C
Winter Avg
21.5°C
Record High
41.4°C
Record Low
8.2°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
781 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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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.
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 - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-25.

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 65/100.

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