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Santa Maria
City in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Overview
Santa Maria is a small, welcoming city in the heart of Rio Grande do Sul known for its community spirit and proximity to natural attractions. Though compact, it offers a taste of authentic gaucho culture and a tranquil pace of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Rio Grande do Sul
Population
5,000
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-29.68°, -53.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
57
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
68
Monthly Cost
$732
Local Cost
$425
Local Income
$420
Cashless
38
English
25
Temperature
18.3°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
13.1°C
Record High
39.7°C
Record Low
-3.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1692 mm
Internet Speed
257 Mbps
Upload
105 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
100
Coworking
2
Cafes
22
Nightlife
35
Parks
41
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
363.0
Airport
RIA
Distance
12 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 204 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 56/100.
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