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Turiaçu offers a quiet, deeply local Brazilian experience where life moves at a slower, more grounded pace—ideal for those seeking authenticity over convenience. The cost of living is low, and daily life feels safe and community-oriented, with reliable access to basic healthcare and straightforward public transport connections to nearby urban centers. Housing is affordable and often spacious, blending into the lush, tropical landscape. That said, expats should be prepared for limited infrastructure and minimal foreigner presence, which means fewer support networks and less familiarity for newcomers. It’s a place to immerse, not retreat into.
Population
37,491
Area
1,242 km²
Density
30 per km²
Founded
-
Language
Portuguese
Distance to Coast
1 km
Districts & Neighborhoods in Turiaçu, Maranhão
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Climate & Weather in Turiaçu, Maranhão
Turiaçu has a hot, very humid tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw), bordering on tropical monsoon (Am). Temperatures stay warm year-round, with a pronounced wetter season and a drier period from about August to December; long-term references place mean annual temperature near 26.4°C, annual rainfall around 2196 mm, and average humidity near 82%.
Summer Average
29°C
Winter Average
26°C
Climate Type
Tropical Savanna
Rainy Days
170
Sunny Days
210
Humidity
82%
Spring
September - November
26-32°C
Spring is hot and increasingly dry compared with the wet season, though humidity often remains high. Rain is less frequent than in the wetter months, but brief showers can still occur.
Low rainfall
Summer
December - February
25-31°C
Summer is warm to hot and typically part of the rainy season, with frequent showers and thunderstorms. Cloud cover and humidity are usually high.
Very High rainfall
Autumn
March - May
25-30°C
Autumn remains hot and humid, and rainfall is still substantial as the wet season continues. Conditions are generally muggy, with many overcast or rainy days.
High rainfall
Winter
June - August
24-29°C
Winter is the warmest and somewhat less rainy part of the year, though it is still humid and tropical rather than cool. This period usually has the clearest skies and the lowest rainfall of the year.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Turiaçu, Maranhão
Advantages
Turiaçu, Maranhão
Abundant educational institutions
Affordable cost of living
Strong community spirit
Natural parks access
Tight-knit local culture
Disadvantages
Turiaçu, Maranhão
Limited higher education options
Few job opportunities locally
Inadequate infrastructure development
Minimal entertainment venues
Weak business ecosystem
Safety & Security in Turiaçu, Maranhão
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
55
/100
Brazil Avg
54
South America Avg
54
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
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Brazil Average
No city-specific data available — showing Brazil country averages instead.
Safety Index
0510
Low
Safety from Crime
0510
Concerning
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Critical
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Dangerous
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Concerning
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: N/A
Data Currently Under Investigation
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