Updated Jan 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.5M
Population
282 Mbps
Internet
America/Belem
Timezone
BEL (9km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Belém's humid Amazon gateway buzzes with Afro-Brazilian rhythms and Ver-o-Peso market's fresh seafood chaos, drawing nomads to its lively riverside culture. Steady internet in cafes supports remote gigs amid year-round warmth, with boat trips to nearby islands providing refreshing breaks from screens. The city's mango groves and colonial architecture add a flavorful, exploratory edge to digital life.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Brazil
Region
South America
Population
1.5M
Timezone
America/Belem
Currency
BRL
Language
Portuguese
Airport
BEL
GPS
-1.46, -48.50
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
282 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Travel
BEL airport just 9 km from the city center
Climate
Year-round average of 27C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
3,617 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
247
Cafes
33
Bars
111
Fast Food
116
Shopping
Supermarkets
93
Convenience
85
Shopping Malls
25
Healthcare
Hospitals
53
Clinics
57
Pharmacies
92
Education
Schools
213
Universities
55
Libraries
27
Recreation
Parks
318
Playgrounds
16
Sports
545
Cinemas
6
Museums
13
Theatres
10
Transport
Bus Stops
402
Train Stations
9
Fuel Stations
83
Services
Banks
37
ATMs
14
Post Offices
10
Police
22
Fire Stations
2
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
282 Mbps
Download
153 Mbps
Upload
13ms
Latency
44,715
Tests
11,789
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
27°
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27°
F
27°
M
27°
A
27°
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27°
J
27°
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27°
A
27°
S
27°
O
27°
N
27°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 26.8 C Range: 26.5 - 27.1 C Rain: 2,314 mm/year Sunshine: 3,643 h/year
CITY SCORES
90.7
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
62.7
Overall
AIRPORT
BEL
Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport
9 km from center
Very close — ~14 min ride
FUN FACTS
Belém (Portuguese: [beˈlẽj]; Portuguese for Bethlehem; initially called Nossa Senhora de Belém do Grão-Pará, in English Our Lady of Bethlehem of Great Pará), often called Belém of Pará, is the capital and largest city of the state of Pará in the north of Brazil.
It is the gateway to the Amazon River with a busy port, airport, and bus/coach station.
Belém lies approximately 100 km (62.1 miles) upriver from the Atlantic Ocean, on the Pará River, which is part of the greater Amazon River system, separated from the larger part of the Amazon delta by Ilha de Marajó (Marajo Island).
With an estimated population of 1,398,531 people — or 2,491,052, considering its metropolitan area — it is the 12th most populous city in Brazil, as well as the 16th by economic relevance.
It is the second largest in the North Region, second only to Manaus, in the state of Amazonas.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Belém known for?
Belém's humid Amazon gateway buzzes with Afro-Brazilian rhythms and Ver-o-Peso market's fresh seafood chaos, drawing nomads to its lively riverside culture. Steady internet in cafes supports remote gigs amid year-round warmth, with boat trips to nearby islands providing refreshing breaks from screens. The city's mango groves and colonial architecture add a flavorful, exploratory edge to digital life.
How fast is the internet in Belém?
Belém has an average download speed of 282 Mbps and upload speed of 153 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Belém?
Belém has an average year-round temperature of approximately 26.8 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Belém?
Belém is served by BEL (Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport), approximately 9 km from the city center.
What is the population of Belém?
The population of Belém is approximately 1.5M.
What infrastructure does Belém have?
Belém has 3,617 mapped points of interest, including 247 restaurants, 53 hospitals, 213 schools.
What country is Belém in?
Belém is located in Brazil.