Barra d'Alcântara

City in Piauí, Brazil

Overview

Barra d'Alcântara is a charming small town in Piauí, Brazil, offering a glimpse into rural and traditional Brazilian life. With a relaxed atmosphere, friendly locals, and scenic nature nearby, it's an ideal stop for slow travelers and those seeking authenticity.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Piauí
Population
4,099
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-6.54°, -42.12°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$563
Local Cost
$267
Local Income
$250
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
28.3°C
Summer Avg
27.7°C
Winter Avg
27.9°C
Record High
41.4°C
Record Low
17.0°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
769 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.