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São João de Meriti

City in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Overview

São João de Meriti is a densely populated city in the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro, known for its genuine local culture, active commerce, and busy streets. While it's more off-the-beaten-path than Rio's hotspots, it offers an authentic look at suburban life in Brazil.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Brazil

State

Rio de Janeiro

Population

466,536

Time Zone

America/Sao_Paulo

Coordinates

-22.80°, -43.37°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$833

Local Cost

$440

Local Income

$420

Cashless

English

Temperature

23.4°C

Summer Avg

25.4°C

Winter Avg

21.2°C

Record High

37.9°C

Record Low

13.9°C

Humidity

81%

Precipitation

1468 mm

Internet Speed

189 Mbps

Upload

116 Mbps

Latency

7 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

QNV

Distance

11 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Partial

Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Cabuís II Cabuís II is a residential neighborhood in Magé with basic local amenities and modest housing options. Most streets are quiet, and community activity is mainly centered around local businesses.Coelho da Rocha Coelho da Rocha is a residential neighborhood in São João de Meriti, mostly made up of houses and local shops. Daily life centers around families and workers commuting to nearby urban areas.luiz gama

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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 112 tests. 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 - 4 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 62/100.