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São Francisco do Sul
City in Santa Catarina, Brazil
Overview
São Francisco do Sul is one of Brazil's oldest cities, set on the scenic northern coast of Santa Catarina. Famous for its historic center and beautiful beaches, the city blends colonial charm with natural beauty. It's a laid-back destination offering maritime traditions and a welcoming community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Santa Catarina
Population
52,674
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-26.24°, -48.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$961
Local Cost
$570
Local Income
$450
Cashless
60
English
25
Temperature
20.2°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
16.6°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
2.1°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1765 mm
Internet Speed
156 Mbps
Upload
140 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
13
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JOI
Distance
16 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped20 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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 27 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 20 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-05.
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 60/100.
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