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Alto Caparaó, Brazil

Minas Gerais · Brazil

Alto Caparaó is a small city in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 5,795. Elevation: 3,219 ft (981 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

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C+ Fair
5,795 Population 102/sq mi density
3,219 ft Elevation 981 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
37.1 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$2,250 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
$2,250 median income

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About Alto Caparaó

Alto Caparaó

Alto Caparaó is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Minas Gerais. The city belongs to the mesoregion of Zona da Mata and to the microregion of Manhuaçu. As of 2020 its population is estimated to be 5,894.

People

Population5,795
Density102/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,250

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain37.1 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation3,219 ft (981 m)
Population5,795
Population Density102 / sq mi
Elevation3,219 ft (981 m)
Coordinates-20.4445°, -41.8713°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMinas Gerais
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation37.1 inches (943 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,250

About Alto Caparaó

Alto Caparaó is a small city in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 5,795. The city sits at an elevation of 3,219 feet (981 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Alto Caparaó is $2,250, which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 99 business establishments.

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Income

Median HH Income$2,250
97% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)99

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Alto Caparaó enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,219 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above Brazil avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,219 ft (981 m)
Area56.7 sq mi (146.7 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates-20.4445°N, 41.8713°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
2% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.98"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.87"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 8.6 in
February 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 5.5 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
June 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
July 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in
August 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
November 67°F (20°C) 8.0 in
December 68°F (20°C) 9.0 in Wettest

Alto Caparaó has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 60°F in June to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.0") and June the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Alto Caparaó

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EE Coronel Américo Vespúcio de Carvalho
EM José Emerich
EMEF Rio Claro
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Radio Stations near Alto Caparaó

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Bons Tempos FM MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Alto Caparaó

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Caparaó0.0

Farmers Markets in Alto Caparaó

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feirinha JK

Hotels in Alto Caparaó

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caparaó Parque Hotel
Pousada
Pousada Alto das Colinas
Pousada Flor de Café
Pousada Origens do Caparaó
Pousada Querência

Restaurants in Alto Caparaó

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mineiro
Pizzaria Estorino
Restaurante Parque Cachoeira das Andorinhas

Gas Stations in Alto Caparaó

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #1191524001
BR #3528726025
BR #3528726029

Breweries in Alto Caparaó

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervejaria Montez

Airports Near Alto Caparaó

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeroporto Elias Breder AirportJMASmall Airport
Cachoeiro do Itapemirim - Raimundo de Andrade AirportCDISmall Airport
Cristiano Ferreira Varella AirportSmall Airport
Elber Pereira Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Fenix AirportSmall Airport
Lajinha AirportSmall Airport
Ubaporanga AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo

🇧🇷 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 Alto Caparaó

What is the population of Alto Caparaó?

Alto Caparaó has a population of 5,795 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 56.7 square miles.

Is Alto Caparaó expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,250, 97% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Alto Caparaó?

Alto Caparaó enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.1 inches.

How is the job market in Alto Caparaó?

There are 99 business establishments in the area.

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