Updated Jan 18, 2026
KEY STATS
2.2M
Population
5,802 km2
Area
361 Mbps
Internet
UTC−03:00
Timezone
BSB (10km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Brasília is a capital city in Brazil with a population of 2.2M. Internet speeds average 361 Mbps download. The city has 9,798 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Brazil
Region
South America
Population
2.2M
Timezone
UTC−03:00
Currency
BRL
Language
Portuguese
Status
Capital City
Airport
BSB
GPS
-15.78, -47.93
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
986 restaurants mapped in Brasília
Tech
361 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Economy
68% cheaper than New York City based on overall cost of living index
Connections
Brasília has 26 sister cities worldwide
Travel
BSB airport just 10 km from the city center
INFRASTRUCTURE
9,798 total POIs 1.7 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
986
Cafes
161
Bars
271
Fast Food
571
Shopping
Supermarkets
194
Convenience
57
Shopping Malls
114
Healthcare
Hospitals
73
Clinics
144
Pharmacies
278
Education
Schools
456
Universities
113
Libraries
31
Recreation
Parks
1,004
Playgrounds
263
Sports
754
Cinemas
11
Museums
17
Theatres
47
Transport
Bus Stops
864
Train Stations
21
Fuel Stations
206
Services
Banks
187
ATMs
68
Post Offices
38
Police
100
Fire Stations
22
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
361 Mbps
Download
178 Mbps
Upload
10ms
Latency
84,399
Tests
26,614
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
20°
J
20°
F
21°
M
21°
A
22°
M
22°
J
22°
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22°
A
22°
S
21°
O
21°
N
20°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 21.1 C Range: 21.9 - 20.2 C Rain: 1,130 mm/year Sunshine: 3,587 h/year
CITY SCORES
90.4
Nomad Index
A
Livability
81.4
Culture
76.7
Overall
COST OF LIVING
DIndex relative to New York City (NYC = 100)
32.0
Overall
68% cheaper than NYC
11.2
Rent
89% cheaper than NYC
30.9
Groceries
69% cheaper than NYC
31.1
Restaurants
69% cheaper than NYC
AIRPORT
BSB
Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport
10 km from center
Very close — ~15 min ride
FUN FACTS
Brasília ( brə-ZIL-ee-ə, Brazilian Portuguese: [bɾaˈziliɐ, bɾaˈziljɐ] ) is the capital city of Brazil and the Federal District.
Located in the Brazilian Highlands in the country's Central-West region, it was founded by President Juscelino Kubitschek on 21 April 1960, to replace Rio de Janeiro as the national capital.
Brasília is Brazil's third-most populous city after São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with a population of 2.8 million.
Brasília is a planned city developed by Lúcio Costa, Oscar Niemeyer and Joaquim Cardozo in 1956 in a scheme to move the capital from Rio de Janeiro to a more central location, which was chosen through a committee.
Brasília was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 due to its modernist architecture and uniquely artistic urban planning.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Brasília known for?
Brasília is a city in Brazil. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Brasília?
Brasília has an average download speed of 361 Mbps and upload speed of 178 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Brasília?
Brasília has an average year-round temperature of approximately 21.1 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Brasília?
Brasília is served by BSB (Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport), approximately 10 km from the city center.
What is the population of Brasília?
The population of Brasília is approximately 2.2M.
What infrastructure does Brasília have?
Brasília has 9,798 mapped points of interest, including 986 restaurants, 73 hospitals, 456 schools.
What country is Brasília in?
Brasília is located in Brazil.
