Altamira do Maranhão, Brazil
Maranhão · Brazil
Altamira do Maranhão is a small city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 6,447. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°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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About Altamira do Maranhão
Altamira do Maranhão is a municipality in the state of Maranhão in the Northeast region of Brazil.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,447 |
| Population Density | 26 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Coordinates | -4.1664°, -45.4652° |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Maranhão |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.5 inches (1,561 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Altamira do Maranhão
Altamira do Maranhão is a small city in Brazil (Maranhão) with a population of 6,447. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 251.9 sq mi (652.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.1664°S, 45.4652°W |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in |
Altamira do Maranhão has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in February to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.3") and August the driest (0.5").
Schools in Altamira do Maranhão
13 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE de Jeju | - | - | - | - |
| UI Professor Ubirajara Rayol | - | - | - | - |
| UE Manoel da Conceição | - | - | - | - |
| UI Gomes de Sousa | - | - | - | - |
| Unidade Integrada Cicinato do Rosário | - | - | - | - |
| UI João Mamede Pires | - | - | - | - |
| UI Benedito Pereira Leite | - | - | - | - |
| UE São Francisco das Chagas | - | - | - | - |
| UE Rachel de Queiroz | - | - | - | - |
| UI Alberto Torres | - | - | - | - |
| UE João do Vale | - | - | - | - |
| UE José de Alencar | - | - | - | - |
| UI Eliza Monteiro | - | - | - | - |
Airports Near Altamira do Maranhão
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Agrícola Rizzi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bacabal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boa Esperança Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Alegria – P Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Eldorado Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Lago da Pedra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Santa Lúcia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| João Silva Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Renascera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vitorino Freire Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Altamira do Maranhão?
Altamira do Maranhão has a population of 6,447 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 251.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Altamira do Maranhão?
Altamira do Maranhão has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches.
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