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São Sebastião do Alto
City in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Overview
São Sebastião do Alto is a small, peaceful town set in the mountainous interior of Rio de Janeiro state. It's known for its rural charm, friendly locals, and scenic surroundings filled with farmland and rolling hills. Visitors will find a slow pace of life and authentic Brazilian countryside culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Rio de Janeiro
Population
7,993
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-21.87°, -42.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$605
Local Cost
$400
Local Income
$350
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
22.8°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
20.1°C
Record High
41.3°C
Record Low
9.0°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1077 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 65/100.
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