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Araranguá, Brazil

Santa Catarina · Brazil

Araranguá is a mid-size city in Santa Catarina, Brazil with a population of 71,922. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
71,922 Population 352/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
80.8 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$3,360 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$3,360 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population71,922
Density352/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,360

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain80.8 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population71,922
Population Density352 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-28.9358°, -49.4954°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceSanta Catarina
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation80.8 inches (2,053 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,360

About Araranguá

Araranguá is a mid-size city in Brazil (Santa Catarina) with a population of 71,922. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.8 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Araranguá is $3,360, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 30 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Income: Araranguá vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$3,360
96% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Restaurants4
Healthcare17
Retail4

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Araranguá

Araranguá has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.7°C), the coldest is Jul (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 1421 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.7°C / 76°F 19.6° / 32.4° 131.2
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 19.3° / 32.7° 90.1
Mar 24.1°C / 75°F 19° / 31.6° 102.8
Apr 22°C / 72°F 16° / 30.7° 84.7
May 19.2°C / 67°F 12.9° / 27.6° 172.8
Jun 17.6°C / 64°F 9.6° / 25.8° 144.9
Jul 16°C / 61°F 8.9° / 24.9° 111.7
Aug 16.5°C / 62°F 8.7° / 26.8° 70.0
Sep 18.1°C / 65°F 11.4° / 28.5° 122.2
Oct 19.6°C / 67°F 13.8° / 29.2° 165.0
Nov 21°C / 70°F 14.8° / 29.5° 131.3
Dec 22.7°C / 73°F 17.7° / 30.6° 94.5
Araranguá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 80.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Brazil avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area204.4 sq mi (529.3 km²)
Population Density352/sq mi
Coordinates-28.9358°N, 49.4954°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.8"
113% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.19"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2004 Unnamed Category 1 12 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 5.7 in
March 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in Coldest
September 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
November 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in

Araranguá has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in August to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (3.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Araranguá

Institution Type Founded Website
Faculdade do Vale do Araranguá University - Visit →
Flow Treinamento Personalizado College - ,
IFSC Campus Araranguá University - Visit →
Istituto mix I'm College - Visit →
Master Premium College - ,
Seminário Servos de Maria College - ,
Senac Araranguá College - ,
SESC de Araranguá College - ,
UFSC Campus Araranguá University - Visit →
UFSC Campus Araranguá Unidade Mato Alto University - Visit →
Unesc - Polo Araranguá University - Visit →
Unisul University - Visit →

Schools in Araranguá

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colégio Futurão - - - -
Escola Maria Garcia Pessi - - - -
Escola de Educação Básica de Araranguá - - - -
EEB Castro Alves - - - -
Colégio Murialdo - - - -
CAIC Escola Básica Jardim das Avenidas - - - -
EEB Bernadino Sena Campos - - - -
EEB Professora Julieta Aguiar Bertoncini - - - -
Colégio Extensão X - - - -
EEB Professora Dolvina Leite de Medeiros - - - -
Escola Professor Clóvis Goulart - - - -
Escola João Matias - - - -
Escola Básica Municipal Nova Divinéia - - - -
Escola Otávio Manoel Anastácio - - - -
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Radio Stations near Araranguá

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Torres FM 101,1 80's, 80s MP3 96 kbps
Cultural FM Torres - MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Araranguá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Memorial Nonna Maria Giovana Dário Milanese
Museu Casa do Agente Ferroviário Anselmo Cargnin
Museu da Infancia
Museu de Zoologia da UNESC
Museu Histórico de Araranguá
Museu Histórico Lourenço Manenti

Libraries in Araranguá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ângelo Rovaris0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cônego João Reitz0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cruz e Sousa0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cruz e Souza0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Ermo0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Donatila Borba0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Frei Marcelo Bianchi0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Padre Augustinho Sacon0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Professora Isaura Freitas Emerim0.0
Biblioteca Universitária0.0
Biblioteca Virtual e Digital Irmã Norberta0.0

Farmers Markets in Araranguá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
DA SERRA - Fruteira e Produtos Coloniais
Di Cedro
Mercado Areias Brancas
Mercado Esteves
Mercado Freitas
Mercado Universitário

Hotels in Araranguá

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grande Hotel Pousada
Hotel Dalmoro
Hotel Mazzuco
Hotel Premier Palace
Novo hotel tourist

Restaurants in Araranguá

17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adão Lanches
Armazém Carvoeiro
Big Bom Lanches
Churrascaria Boi na Brasa
Dom da 15
El Touro
Espetadinhos - Espetinhos Gourmet
O Espetão
Papalégua Burger Experience
Parma Sushi
Pizzaria Alternativa
Restaurante Expresso
Restaurante Família
Restaurante Plaza
Restaurante Recanto I
Restaurante Universitário UFSC Campus Araranguá
Tradição Grill Pizzaria

Cafes in Araranguá

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Brasil
Café Katiussi

Monuments in Araranguá

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cruz

Clinics in Araranguá

9 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cepaas
Clínica Ame
Clínica Ceretta
Clínica municipal de fisioterapia clínica escola
Clínica Reintegrar
Policlínica Sul+
posto de saúde
Posto de Saúde da Família Jardim Cibele
ProCirurgia

Veterinaries in Araranguá

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Veterinária São Francisco

Bus Stations in Araranguá

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estação Rodoviária de Araranguá
Terminal de Ônibus

Gas Stations in Araranguá

14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auto Posto Daminelli
Auto Posto Daminelli
BR
BR #3813305269
BR #3813305270
BR #3813305272
BR #3813305273
BR #4791974422
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Fratelli Auto Posto Ltda (GNV)
Posto Cidade das Avenidas
Posto Rizzotto
Rizzotto

Banks in Araranguá

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco do Brasil
Banrisul
Bradesco
Caixa Econômica Federal
Sicoob
Sicoob
Sicoob
Sicredi

Shopping Malls in Araranguá

6 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Camelódromo
Center Shopping Araranguá
Centro Comercial Araranguá
Galeria Araranguá
Galeria Fronteira
Travessia Shop

Gyms in Araranguá

6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Academia Ultrafit
Atman
Grupo R10
O2 Estúdio Personal
Rejuven
Trabalho

Stadiums & Teams in Araranguá

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Airports Near Araranguá

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Forquilhinha - Criciúma AirportCCMMedium Airport
Asa Branca Airport-Small Airport
Cambará Airport-Small Airport
Campo Nuic Airport-Small Airport
Comandante Nelinho Airport-Small Airport
Cruzeiro do Sul Airport-Small Airport
Humberto Ghizzo Bortoluzzi Regional AirportJJGSmall Airport
Ismael Nunes Airport-Small Airport
Torres AirportTSQSmall Airport

Post Offices in Araranguá

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios

Treatment Centers in Araranguá

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Viva Bem

Churches & Religious Organizations in Araranguá

41 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assembleia de Deus
Assembleia de Deus Congregação Alto Feliz
Capela de São Sebastião
Capela de São Sebastião
Capela do Menino Deus
Capela Sagrado Coração de Jesus
Capela São Gonçalo
Capela São José
Centro Espírita Luz, Paz e Caridade
Congregação Cristã no Brasil
Deus é Amor
Deus é Amor
Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia
Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia
Igreja Assembleia de Deus
Igreja Assembleia de Deus
Igreja Assembleia de Deus Ministério de Madeireira
Igreja Cristo Rei
Igreja do Avivamento Pentecostal Aliança com Deus
Igreja do Evangelho Quadrangular
Igreja do Evangelho Quadrangular
Igreja Evangélica A Verdade que Liberta
Igreja Matriz Sagrada Família
Igreja Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Igreja Nossa Senhora da Glória
Igreja Nossa Senhora Mãe dos Homens
Igreja Pentecostal da Coloninha
Igreja Quadrangular de Coloninha
Igreja Santa Luzia
Igreja São Francisco de Assis
Igreja São Francisco de Assis
Igreja São José
Igreja São Pedro
Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus
Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus
Internacional da Graça de Deus
Membros da Igreja de Deus Internacional
Paróquia Cristo Redentor Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil
Primeira Igreja Batista
Salão do Reino das Testemunhas de Jeová
Universal do Reino de Deus

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo

Around Araranguá

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 16
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 14
Restaurants 4
Cafes 2
Supermarkets 4
Banks 2
Hotels 1
Parks 15
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 4

🇧🇷 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 Araranguá

What is the population of Araranguá?

Araranguá has a population of 71,922 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 352 people per square mile, spread across 204.4 square miles.

Is Araranguá expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,360, 96% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Araranguá?

Araranguá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 80.8 inches.

How is the job market in Araranguá?

There are 30 business establishments in the area, including 4 restaurants and food service locations.

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