Joaçaba
City in Santa Catarina, Brazil
Overview
Joaçaba is a charming city set in the hills of Santa Catarina, prized for its welcoming community, healthcare facilities, and lively cultural traditions. Its compact size makes it easy to explore on foot, offering a taste of authentic southern Brazilian life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Santa Catarina
Population
31,809
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-27.18°, -51.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$898
Local Cost
$485
Local Income
$400
Cashless
40
English
25
Temperature
16.9°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
12.5°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
-4.5°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1731 mm
Internet Speed
289 Mbps
Upload
168 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JCB
Distance
5 km
Explore
Neighborhoods
Mapped15 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
View all 15 neighborhoodsData 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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 15 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-22.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.