Goiânia
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Suitable with normal precautions
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- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Average murder rate under 450 persons per year per Goiás State Police records.
- Ranked 40th most dangerous city in the world in a 2011 study by the Citizens' Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice.
- Patrolled by the Goiás Military Police and Civil Police, with traffic rules enforced by the AMT.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Goiânia month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Goiânia are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), July the coldest (average low 15°C), and December the wettest (about 175 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.6 | 20.0 | 172 | 10.3 |
| February | 28.8 | 20.0 | 153 | 10.3 |
| March | 29.0 | 19.9 | 119 | 10.4 |
| April | 29.0 | 19.0 | 61 | 10.6 |
| May | 28.6 | 16.9 | 6 | 10.6 |
| June | 28.2 | 16.0 | 2 | 10.5 |
| July | 28.6 | 15.3 | 0 | 10.9 |
| August | 31.1 | 17.6 | 1 | 10.8 |
| September | 33.5 | 20.3 | 17 | 11.1 |
| October | 32.2 | 21.0 | 92 | 10.6 |
| November | 29.5 | 20.2 | 149 | 10.0 |
| December | 28.9 | 20.2 | 175 | 10.1 |
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Research updated Saturday, October 31, 2026Past and future events in Goiânia
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Previously
- Documented history · 1753
Marcos de Noronha who in 1753 wanted to establish the state capital in the municipality of Pirenópolis; again in 1863 José Vieira Couto de Magalhães put forward a plan to move the capital to the edge of the Araguaia river.
- Documented history · 1891
In 1891, the constitutional delegates officially included the idea of transferring the capital in the constitution, which was ratified in 1898 and again in 1918.
- Documented history · 1930
Vaguely remembered until 1930, the idea became a reality during the government of Pedro Ludovico, who was the new governor appointed for the state of Goiás after the military revolt of 1930.
- Documented history · 1932
In 1932, a commission was created to choose where the new capital would be built.
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01 · OverviewGoiânia, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Goiânia took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Goiânia
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Goiânia
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Goiânia
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Goiânia
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Goiânia
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Goiânia
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01 · Q&AWhere is Goiânia located and what are its coordinates?
Goiânia is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -16.6786, -49.2539, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Goiânia?
Goiânia has a recorded population of approximately 1,536,097 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Goiânia?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Goiânia include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Goiânia?
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