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Mendes
City in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Overview
Mendes is a small city set in the hills of Rio de Janeiro state, known for its mild climate and relaxed countryside lifestyle. With its colonial heritage and scenic spots, Mendes offers a peaceful escape from the metropolitan bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Rio de Janeiro
Population
18,048
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-22.54°, -43.75°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$613
Local Cost
$374
Local Income
$310
Cashless
35
English
10
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
QNV
Distance
37 km
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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 60/100.
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