Community suitability of Maranhao, Brazil
Moderately suitable confidence B · live score 65
82
best land · p90
95%
good land
—
one block
How each domain holds up
Legal & sovereignty 50
Governance, safety & tenure 48
Economy & cost 88
Society, freedom & health 99
Land & water 75
Climate, growing & hazards 74
Autonomy & access 42
Where it pushes back
Growing conditionsAccessibilityGovernance & corruption
Within Maranhao — 217 sub-regions
Estimated finer-grained reads from the same open data. Phase-1, not yet verified.
Buritirana
strongest Society, freedom & health (99) ·
weakest Governance, safety & tenure (48)
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 76
Sao Mateus Do Maranhao
strongest Society, freedom & health (99) ·
weakest Governance, safety & tenure (48)
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 75
Davinopolis
strongest Society, freedom & health (99) ·
weakest Governance, safety & tenure (48)
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 75
Governador Edison Lobao
strongest Society, freedom & health (99) ·
weakest Governance, safety & tenure (48)
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 75
Alto Alegre Do Maranhao
strongest Society, freedom & health (99) ·
weakest Governance, safety & tenure (48)
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 74
Brejo
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 74
Olho D'agua Das Cunhas
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 74
Ribamar Fiquene
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 74
Senador La Rocque
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 74
Anapurus
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 73
Bom Lugar
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 73
Buriti
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 73
Caxias
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 73
Chapadinha
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 73
Lago Dos Rodrigues
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 73
Lago Verde
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 73
Mata Roma
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 73
Peritoro
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 73
Sao Luis Gonzaga Do Maranhao
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 73
Campestre Do Maranhao
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 73
Cidelandia
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 73
Itinga Do Maranhao
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 73
Agua Doce Do Maranhao
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Araioses
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Bacabal
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Barao De Grajau
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Codo
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Coroata
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Igarape Grande
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Lago Do Junco
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Lima Campos
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Magalhaes De Almeida
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Paraibano
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Pedreiras
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Pocao De Pedras
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Presidente Dutra
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Santa Rita
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Sao Bernardo
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Satubinha
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Senador Alexandre Costa
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Sucupira Do Riachao
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Trizidela Do Vale
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Vitoria Do Mearim
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Fortaleza Dos Nogueiras
pushes back: Governance & corruption
Moderately suitable 72
Igarape Do Meio
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Lago Da Pedra
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Moncao
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Pio Xii
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Sao Francisco Do Brejao
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Tufilandia
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 72
Aldeias Altas
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 71
Axixa
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 71
Bernardo Do Mearim
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 71
Duque Bacelar
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 71
Governador Eugenio Barros
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 71
Graca Aranha
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 71
Matoes Do Norte
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 71
Milagres Do Maranhao
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 71
Presidente Vargas
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 71
Sao Benedito Do Rio Preto
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 71
Timon
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 71
Urbano Santos
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 71
Acailandia
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 71
Imperatriz
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 71
Lajeado Novo
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 71
Montes Altos
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 71
Vitorino Freire
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 71
Cajari
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 70
Dom Pedro
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 70
Esperantinopolis
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 70
Governador Archer
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 70
Itapecuru Mirim
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 70
Matoes
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 70
Nina Rodrigues
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 70
Pastos Bons
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 70
Santa Filomena Do Maranhao
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 70
Sao Domingos Do Maranhao
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 70
Sao Joao Dos Patos
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 70
Sao Jose Dos Basilios
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 70
Sao Roberto
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 70
Timbiras
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 70
Tutoia
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 70
Vargem Grande
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 70
Bela Vista Do Maranhao
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 70
Brejo De Areia
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 70
Governador Newton Bello
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 70
Joao Lisboa
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 70
Porto Franco
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 70
Vila Nova Dos Martirios
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 70
Afonso Cunha
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Anajatuba
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Arari
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Bacabeira
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Capinzal Do Norte
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Coelho Neto
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Colinas
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Conceicao Do Lago-acu
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Goncalves Dias
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Governador Luiz Rocha
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Icatu
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Joselandia
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Passagem Franca
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Presidente Juscelino
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Rosario
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Santa Quiteria Do Maranhao
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Santo Antonio Dos Lopes
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Sao Joao Do Soter
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Alto Alegre Do Pindare
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Bom Jesus Das Selvas
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Nova Colinas
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Paulo Ramos
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Sao Pedro Da Agua Branca
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Sao Raimundo Das Mangabeiras
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 69
Alcantara
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 68
Cantanhede
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 68
Fortuna
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 68
Jatoba
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 68
Matinha
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 68
Miranda Do Norte
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 68
Olinda Nova Do Maranhao
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 68
Parnarama
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 68
Pirapemas
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 68
Sao Francisco Do Maranhao
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 68
Sao Raimundo Do Doca Bezerra
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 68
Viana
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 68
Altamira Do Maranhao
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 68
Formosa Da Serra Negra
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 68
Lagoa Grande Do Maranhao
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 68
Pedro Do Rosario
pushes back: Water availability & quality
Moderately suitable 68
Penalva
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 68
Belagua
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 67
Bequimao
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 67
Cachoeira Grande
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 67
Central Do Maranhao
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 67
Morros
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 67
Nova Iorque
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 67
Palmeirandia
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 67
Paulino Neves
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 67
Peri Mirim
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 67
Sao Domingos Do Azeitao
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 67
Tuntum
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 67
Sambaiba
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 67
Santa Ines
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 67
Santa Luzia
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 67
Tasso Fragoso
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 67
Ze Doca
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 67
Humberto De Campos
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 66
Lagoa Do Mato
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 66
Loreto
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 66
Pinheiro
pushes back: Water availability & quality
Moderately suitable 66
Santana Do Maranhao
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 66
Sao Vicente Ferrer
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 66
Sucupira Do Norte
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 66
Buriticupu
pushes back: Accessibility
Moderately suitable 66
Grajau
pushes back: Accessibility
Moderately suitable 66
Pindare Mirim
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 66
Riachao
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 66
Benedito Leite
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 65
Porto Rico Do Maranhao
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 65
Sao Bento
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 65
Jenipapo Dos Vieiras
pushes back: Accessibility
Moderately suitable 65
Nova Olinda Do Maranhao
pushes back: Water availability & quality
Moderately suitable 65
Buriti Bravo
pushes back: Accessibility
Moderately suitable 64
Cedral
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 64
Guimaraes
pushes back: Water availability & quality
Moderately suitable 64
Mirinzal
pushes back: Accessibility
Moderately suitable 64
Primeira Cruz
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 64
Sao Felix De Balsas
pushes back: Accessibility
Moderately suitable 64
Arame
pushes back: Accessibility
Moderately suitable 64
Carolina
pushes back: Accessibility
Moderately suitable 64
Estreito
pushes back: Accessibility
Moderately suitable 64
Sitio Novo
pushes back: Accessibility
Moderately suitable 64
Barreirinhas
pushes back: Accessibility
Moderately suitable 63
Raposa
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 63
Maraja Do Sena
pushes back: Accessibility
Moderately suitable 63
Bacurituba
pushes back: Growing conditions
Moderately suitable 62
Barra Do Corda
pushes back: Accessibility
Moderately suitable 62
Amarante Do Maranhao
pushes back: Accessibility
Moderately suitable 62
Araguana
pushes back: Accessibility
Moderately suitable 62
Feira Nova Do Maranhao
pushes back: Accessibility
Moderately suitable 62
Itaipava Do Grajau
pushes back: Accessibility
Moderately suitable 62
Presidente Medici
pushes back: Water availability & quality
Moderately suitable 62
Sao Joao Do Paraiso
pushes back: Accessibility
Moderately suitable 62
Cajapio
pushes back: Growing conditions
Marginally suitable 61
Cururupu
pushes back: Accessibility
Marginally suitable 61
Santo Amaro Do Maranhao
pushes back: Accessibility
Marginally suitable 60
Sao Joao Batista
pushes back: Accessibility
Marginally suitable 60
Serrano Do Maranhao
pushes back: Accessibility
Marginally suitable 60
Boa Vista Do Gurupi
pushes back: Water availability & quality
Marginally suitable 60
Maracacume
pushes back: Water availability & quality
Marginally suitable 60
Sao Pedro Dos Crentes
pushes back: Accessibility
Marginally suitable 60
Apicum-acu
pushes back: Accessibility
Marginally suitable 59
Sao Jose De Ribamar
pushes back: Growing conditions
Marginally suitable 59
Sao Luis
pushes back: Growing conditions
Marginally suitable 59
Bom Jardim
pushes back: Accessibility
Marginally suitable 59
Governador Nunes Freire
pushes back: Water availability & quality
Marginally suitable 59
Presidente Sarney
pushes back: Water availability & quality
Marginally suitable 59
Bacuri
pushes back: Accessibility
Marginally suitable 58
Fernando Falcao
pushes back: Accessibility
Marginally suitable 58
Mirador
pushes back: Accessibility
Marginally suitable 58
Paco Do Lumiar
pushes back: Accessibility
Marginally suitable 58
Santa Helena
pushes back: Accessibility
Marginally suitable 58
Balsas
pushes back: Accessibility
Marginally suitable 58
Centro Do Guilherme
pushes back: Water availability & quality
Marginally suitable 57
Junco Do Maranhao
pushes back: Water availability & quality
Marginally suitable 57
Maranhaozinho
pushes back: Water availability & quality
Marginally suitable 57
Turilandia
pushes back: Water availability & quality
Marginally suitable 57
Alto Parnaiba
pushes back: Accessibility
Marginally suitable 56
Sao Joao Do Caru
pushes back: Accessibility
Marginally suitable 56
Turiacu
pushes back: Accessibility
Marginally suitable 56
Carutapera
pushes back: Accessibility
Marginally suitable 55
Luis Domingues
pushes back: Accessibility
Marginally suitable 54
Amapa Do Maranhao
pushes back: Water availability & quality
Marginally suitable 53
Santa Luzia Do Parua
pushes back: Accessibility
Marginally suitable 52
Centro Novo Do Maranhao
pushes back: Accessibility
Marginally suitable 51
excluded excl
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Reading the land, criterion by criterion
Each signal names the open dataset behind it and how measured it is.
Legal entity & land frameworkcountry B OECD FDI RRI + manual
Education & schooling freedomcountry B HSLDA + UNESCO UIS
Seed & agricultural autonomycountry C UPOV membership proxy
Governance & corruptioncountry A World Bank WGI + Transparency CPI
Business & economic viabilitycountry A World Bank B-READY, Heritage, Fraser
Monetary & capital sovereigntycountry A IMF/World Bank, Chinn-Ito
Personal freedomcountry A Cato/Fraser Human Freedom Index
Disease / vector burden A Malaria Atlas + dengue Index P
Soil quality A SoilGrids (ISRIC)
Water availability & quality A WRI Aqueduct + AQUASTAT
Terrain & buildability A SRTM / NASADEM
Land cover & degradation A ESA WorldCover + Global Forest Watch
Biodiversity & alignment B Biodiversity Intactness Index
Climate & natural hazards A ThinkHazard + NASA FIRMS + USGS
Growing conditions A CHELSA / FAO GAEZ
Food & forage diversity B FAO GAEZ crop suitability + GLW
Coastal risk B Climate Central CoastalDEM
Energy potential A Global Solar Atlas + Global Wind Atlas
Natural building materials B SoilGrids clay + forest + geology
Environmental quality A SEDAC PM2.5 + VIIRS night-lights
Connectivity A Ookla + ITU (+ Starlink)
Accessibility A Malaria Atlas friction surface
Remoteness / surroundings A GPWv4 population density
Contamination legacy C Maus mining polygons + WRI power plants
Phase-1 desk screening
These are desk numbers from open data. Soil tests, water rights and the welcome of actual neighbours all wait for a visit — we'd rather say so than pretend.
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