Piracuruca
City in Piauí, Brazil
Overview
Piracuruca is a charming town in northern Piauí, Brazil, best known as the gateway to Sete Cidades National Park. The city blends small-town warmth with easy access to striking natural beauty, highlighted by its preserved colonial architecture and community-driven atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Piauí
Population
29,721
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-3.87°, -41.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$470
Local Cost
$320
Local Income
$230
Cashless
25
English
10
Temperature
28.3°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
27.9°C
Record High
42.2°C
Record Low
17.1°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
1192 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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 65/100.