Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
712K
Population
125 km2
Area
309 Mbps
Internet
583m
Elevation
America/Sao_Paulo
Timezone
RAO (6km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Ribeirão Preto's sugarcane fields and university buzz create a youthful energy in Brazil's São Paulo countryside. Nomads plug into top-tier fiber internet at modern cafes, fueling work sessions with café culture and lively forró nights under a subtropical sun.
QUICK FACTS
Country
São Paulo
Region
Latin America and the Caribbean
Population
712K
Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation
583 m
Airport
RAO
GPS
-21.18, -47.81
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
309 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Travel
RAO airport just 6 km from the city center
Climate
Year-round average of 23C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
4,572 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
140
Cafes
16
Bars
19
Fast Food
52
Shopping
Supermarkets
48
Convenience
9
Shopping Malls
13
Healthcare
Hospitals
20
Clinics
18
Pharmacies
18
Education
Schools
108
Universities
11
Libraries
3
Recreation
Parks
463
Playgrounds
17
Sports
162
Cinemas
5
Museums
7
Theatres
11
Transport
Bus Stops
2,485
Train Stations
3
Fuel Stations
122
Services
Banks
58
ATMs
3
Post Offices
8
Police
19
Fire Stations
4
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
309 Mbps
Download
190 Mbps
Upload
10ms
Latency
32,706
Tests
11,807
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
21°
J
21°
F
22°
M
23°
A
24°
M
24°
J
25°
J
24°
A
24°
S
23°
O
22°
N
21°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 22.9 C Range: 24.6 - 21.2 C Rain: 1,067 mm/year Sunshine: 3,634 h/year
CITY SCORES
90.1
Nomad Index
B
Livability
37.5
Culture
56.2
Overall
AIRPORT
RAO
Leite Lopes Airport
6 km from center
Very close — ~9 min ride
FUN FACTS
Ribeirão Preto is the eighth-largest municipality in the State with 650.9 km2 (251.3 mi2).
It has an estimated population of 720,216 in 2021 and a metropolitan area of 1,178,910.
It is located 313 km (194 mi) from the city of São Paulo and 706 km (439 mi) from Brasília, the federal capital.
In the second half of the 20th century, investment in health, biotechnology, bioenergy, and information technology led to the city being declared a Technological Center in 2010.
Pinguim Beerhouse, Dom Pedro Theatre, and projects such as Ribeirão Preto's Cinema Center are relevant sightseeing points, along with events such as the Agrishow Agricultural Fair, Tanabata Festival, Joao Rock Music Festival, and the National Outdoor Book Fair.
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Ribeirão Preto known for?
Ribeirão Preto's sugarcane fields and university buzz create a youthful energy in Brazil's São Paulo countryside. Nomads plug into top-tier fiber internet at modern cafes, fueling work sessions with café culture and lively forró nights under a subtropical sun.
How fast is the internet in Ribeirão Preto?
Ribeirão Preto has an average download speed of 309 Mbps and upload speed of 190 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Ribeirão Preto?
Ribeirão Preto has an average year-round temperature of approximately 22.9 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Ribeirão Preto?
Ribeirão Preto is served by RAO (Leite Lopes Airport), approximately 6 km from the city center.
What is the population of Ribeirão Preto?
The population of Ribeirão Preto is approximately 712K.
What infrastructure does Ribeirão Preto have?
Ribeirão Preto has 4,572 mapped points of interest, including 140 restaurants, 20 hospitals, 108 schools.
What country is Ribeirão Preto in?
Ribeirão Preto is located in São Paulo.
