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Santa Helena
City in Paraíba, Brazil
Overview
Santa Helena is a small and welcoming city set in the Sertão region of Paraíba, Brazil, known for its rustic charm and friendly locals. Its relaxed pace of life, affordable prices, and proximity to natural landscapes make it a pleasant base for exploring the interior of Northeast Brazil.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Paraíba
Population
26,461
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-6.73°, -38.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$669
Local Cost
$397
Local Income
$320
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
27.6°C
Summer Avg
28.3°C
Winter Avg
26.4°C
Record High
40.0°C
Record Low
15.9°C
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
854 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CJZ
Distance
17 km
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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.
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 70/100.
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