Açu, Brazil
Rio Grande do Norte · Brazil
Açu is a mid-size city in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil with a population of 56,496. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 56,496 |
| Population Density | 92 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.5767°, -36.9086° |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Rio Grande do Norte |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.5 inches (748 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Açu
Açu is a mid-size city in Brazil (Rio Grande do Norte) with a population of 56,496. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.
Climate in Açu
Açu has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C (83°F). The hottest month is Nov (30°C), the coldest is Jul (26.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 651 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.8°F |
| 51% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 617.0 sq mi (1,597.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 92/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.5767°S, 36.9086°W |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 83°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
Açu has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in August to 83°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and October the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Açu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estácio | University | - | , |
| IFRN - Campus Ipanguaçu | College | - | Visit → |
| UERN | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Açu
16 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Estadual de Tempo Integral Poeta Renato Caldas | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Estadual Marcos Alberto de Sá Leitão | - | - | - | - |
| Complexo Educacional Santo André | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Técnica Estadual Juscelino Kubitschek | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Janduís | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Doutor Pedro Amorin | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Vespúcio Simonet | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Professora Maria Neuda Bezerra | - | - | - | - |
| Educandário Nossa Senhora das Vitórias | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Estadual Manoel Montenegro | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Caminho do Futuro | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Padre Ibiapina | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Técnico do Brasil | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Deputado Edgard Borges Montenegro | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Professor Antônio Leandro De Lima Júnior | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Estadual Tenente Coronel José Correia | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Açu
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Libertadora | gospel | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Açu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museu Local do Assu |
Libraries in Açu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Papa João XXIII | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Açu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feira de frutas | |||||
| Feira de peixes | |||||
| Feira Livre | |||||
| Feira Livre | |||||
| Feira Livre do Frutilândia | |||||
| Mercado Público Municipal |
Hotels in Açu
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Açu
43 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Açu
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Açu
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Açu
10 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Açu
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Açu
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Açu
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Açu
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Açu
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Açu
9 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Açu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Açu
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dix-Sept Rosado Airport | MVF | Medium Airport |
| Açu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Caraúbas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Currais Novos Airport | QCP | Small Airport |
| Jucurutu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lagoa Nova Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tarcísio Rosado Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Açu
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Agência dos Correios Açu |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Açu
59 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Assembleia de Deus | |
| Assembleia de Deus | |
| Assembleia de Deus | |
| Assembleia de Deus | |
| Assembleia de Deus | |
| Assembleia de Deus - Cong. Baviera | |
| Assembleia de Deus - Cong. Lagoa do Ferreiro de Dentro | |
| Assembléia de Deus - Congregação Bela Vista | |
| Assembleia de Deus - Congregação Lagoa do Ferreiro de Fora | |
| Assembleia de Deus - Cristovam Dantas | |
| Assembleia de Deus Madureira | |
| Capela de Nossa Senhora do Perpétuo Socorro | |
| Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes | |
| Capela de Santa Luzia | |
| Capela de Santa Rita de Cássia | |
| Capela de Santo Antônio | |
| Capela de Santo Expedito | |
| Capela de São José | |
| Capela de São Sebastião | |
| Capela do Imaculado Coração de Maria |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Brazil
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Açu
What is the population of Açu?
Açu has a population of 56,496 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 92 people per square mile, spread across 617.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Açu?
Açu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.
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