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Palmas
City in Tocantins, Brazil
Overview
Palmas is the youngest state capital in Brazil, known for its wide, modern avenues and proximity to natural attractions like lakes and parks. It combines an urban feel with easy access to stunning scenery and laid-back lifestyle. The city is a gateway to Jalapão, a famous ecotourism destination.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Tocantins
Population
306,296
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-10.17°, -48.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$953
Local Cost
$553
Local Income
$420
Cashless
50
English
30
Temperature
26.4°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
25.8°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
14.1°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
1509 mm
Internet Speed
266 Mbps
Upload
157 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
23
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PMW
Distance
14 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 98 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 65/100.
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