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Araruna score: 60/100 (Elevated) Updated September 27, 2026

Is Araruna safe? Brazil travel risk

Is Araruna safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026

Araruna scores 60/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Brazil Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 31 Aug 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country (updated 29 Sep 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.

Araruna scores 60/100 (Elevated). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and Brazil (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Araruna: nearest emergency and transport facilities, 5-year natural hazard history within 100 km.

Driven by: security (68/100) and crime and scams (73/100).

A score of 60 is higher than the scores of 84% of the 241 countries we cover.

Consult the Brazil travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.

Location & Spatial Data

In the Paraíba territory, Araruna is established at 6.5321° S, 35.7398° W. It lies 1,676.6 km SW relative to Brasília. Time zone observed: America/Fortaleza.

Region
Paraíba
Coordinates
6.5321° S, 35.7398° W
Elevation
496 m
Time Zone
America/Fortaleza
Population
17,189
Nearest city with evaluated safety score: Maceió (348.5 km S).

Transit Links & Medical Facilities

Aviation Hub Presidente João Suassuna Airport (CPV) 83.8 km S
Hospital Care Unidade Mista de Saúde Senhorinha Rodrigues 13.2 km NNE
Police Station 3° Companhia de Polícia Militar 14.5 km NE
Railway Terminal Manitu 32.3 km SSE

Proximate Regional Communities (Brazil)

Natural Hazard Calendar & History

No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.

For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Brazil travel advice & laws.

Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Brazil entry requirements.

Surrounding Places with Full Dossiers

Campina Grande 15
79.2 km S
Macaíba 10
86.3 km NNE
Parnamirim 15
86.5 km NE
Currais Novos 10
90.8 km WNW
São Gonçalo do Amarante 15
93.9 km NNE
Natal 32
100.8 km NE

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Intelligence records sourced via SimpleMaps, GeoNames, OSM, OurAirports, Open-Meteo, and USGS/GDACS · Sources · Editorial Policy