Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
2.2M
Population
11,401 km2
Area
313 Mbps
Internet
92m
Elevation
UTC−04:00
Timezone
PLL (7km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Manaus plunges you into Amazonian wildness from its riverside Teatro Amazonas opera house, amid humid jungle air and piranha-filled waters. Digital nomads harness boat-accessible cafes with Starlink boosts, exploring eco-lodges or blackwater rivers post-work in this equatorial outpost. The gateway vibe to biodiversity fuels innovative mindsets.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Amazonas
Region
Latin America and the Caribbean
Population
2.2M
Timezone
UTC−04:00
Elevation
92 m
Airport
PLL
GPS
-3.10, -60.03
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
313 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Travel
PLL airport just 7 km from the city center
A major city with a population of 2,219,580
INFRASTRUCTURE
3,884 total POIs 0.3 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
192
Cafes
14
Bars
95
Fast Food
128
Shopping
Supermarkets
114
Convenience
338
Shopping Malls
93
Healthcare
Hospitals
85
Clinics
124
Pharmacies
99
Education
Schools
482
Universities
51
Libraries
9
Recreation
Parks
383
Playgrounds
11
Sports
166
Cinemas
2
Museums
16
Theatres
14
Transport
Bus Stops
303
Train Stations
31
Fuel Stations
284
Services
Banks
62
ATMs
9
Post Offices
9
Police
46
Fire Stations
6
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
313 Mbps
Download
165 Mbps
Upload
11ms
Latency
74,643
Tests
22,463
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: May - Sep
28°
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28°
F
28°
M
28°
A
28°
M
28°
J
28°
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28°
A
28°
S
28°
O
28°
N
28°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 28.1 C Range: 27.8 - 28.3 C Rain: 1,347 mm/year Sunshine: 3,678 h/year
CITY SCORES
89.0
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
62.4
Overall
AIRPORT
PLL
Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base
7 km from center
Very close — ~11 min ride
FUN FACTS
Manaus (Portuguese: [mɐˈnaws, ma-] ) is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Amazonas.
It is the seventh-largest city in Brazil, with an estimated 2024 population of 2,279,686 distributed over a land area of about 11,401 km2 (4,402 sq mi).
Located at the east centre of the state, the city is the centre of the Manaus metropolitan area and the largest metropolitan area in the North Region of Brazil by urban landmass.
It is situated near the confluence of the Negro and Amazon rivers.
It is one of the two cities in the Amazon rainforest with a population of over 1 million people, alongside Belém.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Manaus known for?
Manaus plunges you into Amazonian wildness from its riverside Teatro Amazonas opera house, amid humid jungle air and piranha-filled waters. Digital nomads harness boat-accessible cafes with Starlink boosts, exploring eco-lodges or blackwater rivers post-work in this equatorial outpost. The gateway vibe to biodiversity fuels innovative mindsets.
How fast is the internet in Manaus?
Manaus has an average download speed of 313 Mbps and upload speed of 165 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Manaus?
Manaus has an average year-round temperature of approximately 28.1 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Manaus?
Manaus is served by PLL (Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base), approximately 7 km from the city center.
What is the population of Manaus?
The population of Manaus is approximately 2.2M.
What infrastructure does Manaus have?
Manaus has 3,884 mapped points of interest, including 192 restaurants, 85 hospitals, 482 schools.
What country is Manaus in?
Manaus is located in Amazonas.
