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Cruz Alta

City in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Overview

Cruz Alta is a medium-sized city in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, rich in history and known for its important role in regional agriculture and literature. Combining a relaxed atmosphere with cultural attractions, it offers visitors a taste of authentic southern Brazil away from major tourist crowds.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Rio Grande do Sul
Population
58,913
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-28.64°, -53.61°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
52
Female Safety
54
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
57
Food Safety
74
Monthly Cost
$809
Local Cost
$467
Local Income
$400
Cashless
42
English
20
Temperature
19.0°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
13.8°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
-3.8°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1737 mm
Internet Speed
186 Mbps
Upload
116 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
39
Coworking
1
Cafes
2
Nightlife
11
Parks
25
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CZB
Distance
2 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 50 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 - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-05.

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 67/100.

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