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Petrópolis

City in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Overview

Petrópolis, known as the Imperial City, is a picturesque mountain town near Rio de Janeiro celebrated for its rich history and cool climate. Famous imperial palaces, lush parks, and lively cultural life attract both locals and visitors year-round.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Brazil

State

Rio de Janeiro

Population

294,926

Time Zone

America/Sao_Paulo

Coordinates

-22.38°, -43.16°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$964

Local Cost

$530

Local Income

$550

Cashless

English

Temperature

21.9°C

Summer Avg

24.3°C

Winter Avg

19.1°C

Record High

41.5°C

Record Low

7.0°C

Humidity

79%

Precipitation

1356 mm

City Vibrancy

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Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

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Airport

GIG

Distance

48 km

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

17 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Cascatinha Cascatinha is mostly residential, with tree-lined streets and local shops. Many families live here thanks to quiet surroundings and schools nearby.Itaipava Itaipava is a district in Petrópolis known for its cool climate and weekend homes. Many locals visit for food markets and breweries along the Rio-Petropolis road.Pedro do Rio Pedro do Rio is a semi-rural area in Petrópolis with farms, country houses, and some local businesses lined along the main road. Quiet streets connect to forested hills and agricultural plots.

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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.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 17 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 74/100.

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