Fortaleza dos Valos

City in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Overview

Fortaleza dos Valos is a tranquil small town set amid the farmlands and rolling hills of northern Rio Grande do Sul. Known for its rural traditions and welcoming community, it offers a peaceful escape with a taste of authentic gaucho culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Rio Grande do Sul
Population
4,569
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-28.91°, -53.34°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
68
Monthly Cost · estimate
$563
Local Cost
$370
Local Income
$350
Cashless
30
English
10
Temperature
18.7°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
13.7°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-3.1°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1681 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CZB
Distance
39 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.