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Aracatu, Brazil

Bahia · Brazil

Aracatu is a small city in Bahia, Brazil with a population of 13,936. Elevation: 2,411 ft (735 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,936 Population 18/sq mi density
2,411 ft Elevation 735 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
21.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bahia Timezone
$1,454 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,454 median income

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About Aracatu

Aracatu is a municipality in the state of Bahia in the North-East region of Brazil.

People

Population13,936
Density18/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,454

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain21.7 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation2,411 ft (735 m)
Population13,936
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation2,411 ft (735 m)
Coordinates-14.4275°, -41.4619°
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceBahia
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation21.7 inches (551 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,454

About Aracatu

Aracatu is a small city in Brazil (Bahia) with a population of 13,936. The city sits at an elevation of 2,411 feet (735 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bahia.

The median household income in Aracatu is $1,454, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 237 business establishments.

Income: Aracatu vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,454
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)237

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Aracatu

Aracatu has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Oct (26.8°C), the coldest is Jul (21.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 693 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.5°C / 78°F 17.7° / 35.6° 105.2
Feb 25.9°C / 79°F 18° / 36° 72.7
Mar 25.9°C / 79°F 17.5° / 36.7° 70.5
Apr 25.4°C / 78°F 16.8° / 35.9° 72.0
May 24°C / 75°F 14.6° / 34.2° 23.0
Jun 22.4°C / 72°F 13.3° / 32.9° 17.3
Jul 21.8°C / 71°F 12.9° / 33.3° 19.9
Aug 22.6°C / 73°F 12.4° / 33.9° 23.6
Sep 24.8°C / 77°F 14.6° / 37.7° 8.0
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 17.4° / 38.7° 45.3
Nov 25.9°C / 79°F 17.7° / 36.8° 116.5
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 18° / 35.8° 119.4
Aracatu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,411 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above Brazil avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,411 ft (735 m)
Area781.6 sq mi (2,024.4 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-14.4275°N, 41.4619°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
February 74°F (24°C) 2.8 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
July 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
November 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Aracatu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 67°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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Libraries in Aracatu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca do Colégio Modelo0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Jarbas Passarinho0.0

Farmers Markets in Aracatu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Brumado

Restaurants in Aracatu

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante e Lanchonete O Pingo

Gas Stations in Aracatu

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BR #1112222306
BR #1112222311
BR #406112862

Stadiums & Teams in Aracatu

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Airports Near Aracatu

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Glauber de Andrade Rocha AirportVDCMedium Airport
Fazenda Vereda Grande Airport-Small Airport
Ituaçu Airport-Small Airport
Ninho das Águias Conquista Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Veneza Airport-Small Airport
Sebastião José Pereira Airport-Small Airport
Sítio Biguá Airport-Small Airport
Sócrates Mariani Bittencourt AirportBMSSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aracatu

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Congregação Cristã no Brasil
Igreja Matriz

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bahia

🇧🇷 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 Aracatu

What is the population of Aracatu?

Aracatu has a population of 13,936 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 781.6 square miles.

Is Aracatu expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,454, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Aracatu?

Aracatu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.7 inches.

How is the job market in Aracatu?

There are 237 business establishments in the area.

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