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São Borja
City in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Overview
São Borja, situated along the Uruguay River at the border with Argentina, is a welcoming city renowned for its historical significance as the birthplace of two Brazilian presidents. The city features charming colonial architecture, leafy boulevards, and a laid-back riverside lifestyle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Rio Grande do Sul
Population
60,019
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-28.66°, -56.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
82
Monthly Cost
$933
Local Cost
$465
Local Income
$350
Cashless
50
English
30
Temperature
20.7°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
14.8°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-3.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1626 mm
Internet Speed
236 Mbps
Upload
150 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JBS
Distance
3 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 53 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.
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 63/100.
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