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Cantagalo
City in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Overview
Cantagalo is a small city set in the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro, known for its peaceful atmosphere and strong sense of community. With a population of just over 4,000, it offers a relaxing retreat from busier urban centers and a glimpse into authentic rural Brazilian life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Rio de Janeiro
Population
4,029
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-21.98°, -42.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$588
Local Cost
$380
Local Income
$320
Cashless
35
English
10
Temperature
21.3°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
18.7°C
Record High
40.9°C
Record Low
7.1°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1299 mm
Internet Speed
189 Mbps
Upload
135 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 137 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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 62/100.
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