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Araponga, Brazil

Minas Gerais · Brazil

Araponga is a small city in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 8,048. Elevation: 3,153 ft (961 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,048 Population 46/sq mi density
3,153 ft Elevation 961 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
44.9 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$1,610 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,610 median income

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About Araponga

Araponga

Araponga is a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Its population as of 2020 is estimated to be 8,453 people living in an elevation of 1,040 meters. The area of the municipality is 304.42 km2 (117.54 sq mi). The city belongs to the mesoregion of Zona da Mata and to the microregion of Viçosa.

People

Population8,048
Density46/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,610

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain44.9 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation3,153 ft (961 m)
Population8,048
Population Density46 / sq mi
Elevation3,153 ft (961 m)
Coordinates-20.6667°, -42.5208°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMinas Gerais
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation44.9 inches (1,139 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,610

About Araponga

Araponga is a small city in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 8,048. The city sits at an elevation of 3,153 feet (961 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Araponga is $1,610, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 137 business establishments.

Income: Araponga vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,610
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)137

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Araponga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 44.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,153 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Brazil avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,153 ft (961 m)
Area175.6 sq mi (454.7 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates-20.6667°N, 42.5208°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.61"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.71"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 9.0 in
February 71°F (22°C) 5.9 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
April 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
August 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in
November 68°F (20°C) 8.1 in
December 69°F (21°C) 9.6 in Wettest

Araponga has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 60°F in June to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.6") and June the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Araponga

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Estadual Bom Jesus do Madeira - - - -
Escola Edvarde Freitas Resende - - - -
Escola Família Agricola Puris de Araponga - - - -
Escola Estadual Cônego José Ermelindo de Souza - - - -
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Radio Stations near Araponga

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jovem Fm pop rock, popular AAC 48 kbps
Rádio Q FM 97.9 MHz 9 (Viçosa - MG) misc AAC 64 kbps
Rádio universitária FM 107.9 - AAC 64 kbps
Rádio Ponte Nova FM 89.7 MHz (Ponte Nova - MG) misc AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Araponga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura Serra do Brigadeiro

Libraries in Araponga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Ervália0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Sebastião Lopes Soares0.0
iblioteca Municipal Coronel Izalino Romualdo da Silva0.0

Farmers Markets in Araponga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Supermercado Valdomiro

Hotels in Araponga

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pousada
Pousada e Camping da Fazenda Remanso (Dico Simão)
Pousada Vale das Luas

Restaurants in Araponga

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante da Aparecida
Restaurante Pousada Serra D'Água

Clinics in Araponga

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BR #11990802481

Gas Stations in Araponga

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auto posto Carvalho
Auto Posto Miranda

Banks in Araponga

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bradesco
Cresol

Stadiums & Teams in Araponga

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Araponga

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeroporto Elias Breder AirportJMASmall Airport
Cristiano Ferreira Varella Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Fenix Airport-Small Airport
Itaperuna AirportITPSmall Airport
Ponte Nova Airport-Small Airport
Ubá Airport-Small Airport
Viçosa Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Araponga

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios

Churches & Religious Organizations in Araponga

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Capela de São Manuel
Igreja Assembléia de Deus
Igreja Matriz de São Miguel

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Araponga

What is the population of Araponga?

Araponga has a population of 8,048 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 175.6 square miles.

Is Araponga expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,610, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Araponga?

Araponga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.9 inches.

How is the job market in Araponga?

There are 137 business establishments in the area.

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