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Alter do Chão, Brazil
Pará · Brazil
Alter do Chão is a small city in Pará, Brazil with a population of 6,740. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Alter do Chão
Alter do Chão is one of the administrative districts of the city of Santarém, in Pará state located on the right bank of the Tapajós. The distance to the city center about 37 kilometres across the highway Everaldo Martins (PA-457). It is the main tourist spot of Santarém, it houses the most beautiful freshwater beach in the world according to the British newspaper The Guardian, and is popularly known as the Brazilian Caribbean.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 6,740 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.5036°, -54.9525° |
| Timezone | America/Santarem |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Pará |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.2 inches (1,936 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $10,378 |
About Alter do Chão
Alter do Chão is a small city in Brazil (Pará) with a population of 6,740. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.2 inches. The timezone is America/Santarem.
Income: Alter do Chão vs Brazil
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $10,378 |
| 86% below Brazil avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 115 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Alter do Chão
Alter do Chão has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Oct (28°C), the coldest is Feb (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1906 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 8,537.3 sq mi (22,111.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.5036°N, 54.9525°W |
| Timezone | America/Santarem |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 4.8 in |
Alter do Chão has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in July to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 76.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.9") and September the driest (1.3").
Schools in Alter do Chão
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floresta, Escola Educação Ambiental | - | - | - | - |
| Escola municipal de educación infantil e enseñanza fundamental | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Alter do Chão
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Alter do Chão
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Cultural João Fona | ||||
| Museu de Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museu Dica Frasão |
Libraries in Alter do Chão
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca da Ufopa - Rondon | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Paulo Rodrigues dos Santos | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Alter do Chão
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alves | |||||
| Antigo mercado público de Santarém (demolido) | |||||
| Distribuidor de Ovos Barros | |||||
| Feira Agroecológica | |||||
| Feira da Candilha | |||||
| Feira da Matriz | |||||
| Feira da Matriz | |||||
| Feira da Matriz | |||||
| feira do aeroporto velho | |||||
| Feira do Cohab | |||||
| Feira do Mercadão 2000 | |||||
| Mercadão 2.000 | |||||
| Mercado da Rodagem | |||||
| Mercado Das Flores | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Santarém | |||||
| Mercantil Surpresa | |||||
| Mini-box Gospel | |||||
| Senadinho |
Hotels in Alter do Chão
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Alter do Chão
18 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Alter do Chão
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Alter do Chão
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Alter do Chão
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Alter do Chão
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Alter do Chão
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport | STM | Medium Airport |
| Alenquer Municipal Airport | ALT | Small Airport |
| Belterra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Belterra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Curuai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Óbidos Municipal Airport | OBI | Small Airport |
| Piquiatuba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| São José Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Alter do Chão
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correios |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Alter do Chão
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Igreja Nossa Senhora da Saude |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Alter do Chão
What is the population of Alter do Chão?
Alter do Chão has a population of 6,740 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 8,537.3 square miles.
Is Alter do Chão expensive to live in?
The median household income is $10,378, 86% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Alter do Chão?
Alter do Chão has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.2 inches.
How is the job market in Alter do Chão?
There are 115 business establishments in the area.