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Vassouras

City in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Overview

Vassouras is a charming colonial town in the heart of Rio de Janeiro state, famed for its coffee-era history and well-preserved architecture. With a welcoming atmosphere and picturesque countryside surroundings, the city is perfect for history buffs and nature lovers seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Rio de Janeiro
Population
35,907
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-22.36°, -43.60°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$781
Local Cost
$460
Local Income
$400
Cashless
60
English
20
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
45 km

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Neighborhoods
3 areas mapped
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Andrade Pinto São Sebastião dos Ferreiros Sebastião de Lacerda

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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 - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.

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 66/100.

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