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São Luís

City in Roraima, Brazil

Overview

São Luís is a lively city in northeastern Brazil (note: it is actually in Maranhão state, not Roraima), celebrated for its colonial heritage, UNESCO-listed historic center, and Afro-Brazilian culture. The city boasts lively festivals, beautiful beaches, and a unique fusion of indigenous, African, and Portuguese influences.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Brazil

State

Roraima

Population

917,237

Time Zone

America/Sao_Paulo

Coordinates

1.00°, -60.16°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$841

Local Cost

$498

Local Income

$330

Cashless

English

Temperature

26.7°C

Summer Avg

25.4°C

Winter Avg

27.6°C

Record High

41.0°C

Record Low

19.9°C

Humidity

82%

Precipitation

1599 mm

City Vibrancy

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Neighborhoods

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Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Praça de São Marcos Praça Interna e Área de Vivênvia do IFMA Praça Interna e Área de Vivência do IFMA is a central space within the Instituto Federal do Maranhão campus used mostly by students and staff. It is not a residential neighborhood but a campus communal area.Praça Marcílio Dias Praça Marcílio Dias is a small residential area near the waterfront, with low-rise housing and proximity to port facilities. There are few commercial spots and limited public amenities.

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 40/100.

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