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Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin

City in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Overview

Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin is a serene small town set in the mountains of Rio de Janeiro state, known for its lush nature, traditional charm, and friendly locals. With a calm pace, historical sights, and access to rural landscapes, it's a perfect getaway from the bustle of larger cities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Rio de Janeiro
Population
12,644
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-22.55°, -43.67°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$611
Local Cost
$347
Local Income
$300
Cashless
35
English
15
Temperature
21.9°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
18.9°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
5.3°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1302 mm
Internet Speed
180 Mbps
Upload
133 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
QNV
Distance
31 km

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Morro Azul do Tinguá Sacra Família do Tinguá

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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 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 60/100.

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