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Afonso Cunha, Brazil

Maranhão · Brazil

Afonso Cunha is a small city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 6,144. Elevation: 223 ft (68 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,144 Population 31/sq mi density
223 ft Elevation 68 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
63.7 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$970 Median Income
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2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$970 median income

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About Afonso Cunha

Afonso Cunha is a municipality in the state of Maranhão in the Northeast region of Brazil.

People

Population6,144
Density31/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$970

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain63.7 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Population6,144
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Coordinates-4.1328°, -43.3242°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMaranhão
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation63.7 inches (1,617 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$970

About Afonso Cunha

Afonso Cunha is a small city in Brazil (Maranhão) with a population of 6,144. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet (68 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.7 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Afonso Cunha is $970, which is 99% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 104 business establishments.

Income: Afonso Cunha vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$970
99% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)104

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Afonso Cunha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above Brazil avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area196.8 sq mi (509.8 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates-4.1328°N, 43.3242°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.7"
68% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 14.17"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 3, 2017.

Jan 3, 2017 Maranhao, Brazil M4.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in
February 79°F (26°C) 10.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 14.2 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 11.9 in
May 80°F (26°C) 8.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 2.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 83°F (28°C) 0.4 in
October 84°F (29°C) 0.8 in Warmest
November 83°F (28°C) 1.3 in
December 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in

Afonso Cunha has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in July to 84°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (14.2") and August the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Afonso Cunha

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Ateneu Duque Bacelar
EM Agda Rosa de Sousa
EM Maria Gomes de Oliveira
EM Maria Bacelar
EM Santa Vitória
EM Tânia Cristine Ribeiro B. Nunes
UE São José II
UI Miguel Alves Pereira
UE Oscar Lopes da Silva
UE Francisco Gonçalves da Silva
Centro de Ensino Analiz Bacelar Silva
EM Mariza Duarte
EM Raimunda da Silva Lima
EM Vanda Bacelar
EM - Ateneu Duque Bacelar
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Airports Near Afonso Cunha

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brejo AirportSmall Airport
Caxias AirportSmall Airport
Chapadinha AirportSmall Airport
Doutor Almir Lopes de Oliveira Melo AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Baraúna AirstripSmall Airport
Fazenda Bela Vista - Vontobel Agrícola AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Lagoa Serena AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Santo Anjo AirstripSmall Airport
Fazenda VontobelSmall Airport
FC AirportSmall Airport
Gessomar AirportSmall Airport
Itapecuru AirportSmall Airport
Itapecuru Bioenergia AirportSmall Airport
Santa Quitéria do Maranhão AirportSmall Airport
Vargem Grande AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Afonso Cunha

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja Matriz de Santa Luzia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Fortaleza

🇧🇷 About Brazil

Capital Brasilia
Population 209,469,333
Area 8,511,965 km²
GDP (USD) $2,191,131,869,706
GDP per capita $10,378
HDI 0.760
Life expectancy 75.9 years
Internet users 84.2%
Urban population 87.6%
Currency BRL (Real)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +55
TLD .br
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Brazil

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Confraternização Universal
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Sexta-feira Santa
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo de Páscoa
Apr 21 Tiradentes Dia de Tiradentes
May 1 Labour Day Dia do Trabalhador
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jul 9 Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932 Revolução Constitucionalista de 1932
Sep 7 Independence Day Dia da Independência
Oct 12 Our Lady of Aparecida Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Dia de Finados
Nov 15 Republic Proclamation Day Proclamação da República
Nov 20 Black Awareness Day Dia da Consciência Negra
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Afonso Cunha

What is the population of Afonso Cunha?

Afonso Cunha has a population of 6,144 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 196.8 square miles.

Is Afonso Cunha expensive to live in?

The median household income is $970, 99% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Afonso Cunha?

Afonso Cunha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.7 inches.

How is the job market in Afonso Cunha?

There are 104 business establishments in the area.

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