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São Carlos
City in São Paulo, Brazil
Overview
São Carlos is a dynamic mid-sized city in the heart of São Paulo state, known for its prestigious universities and strong research presence. The city blends historic charm with youthful energy, offering a mix of cultural events, green spaces, and a friendly local atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
São Paulo
Population
205,035
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-22.02°, -47.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$783
Local Cost
$515
Local Income
$430
Cashless
68
English
30
Temperature
22.0°C
Summer Avg
23.9°C
Winter Avg
18.9°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
3.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1227 mm
Internet Speed
228 Mbps
Upload
95 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
143
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
26
Parks
100
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
QSC
Distance
16 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped38 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Água Vermelha Arnon de Melo (São Carlos V) C.E.A.T. Centro Empresarial de Alta Tecnologia Dr. Emílio Fehr
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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 - 38 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.
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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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