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Bacabal, Brazil

Maranhão · Brazil

Bacabal is a large city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 103,711. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
103,711 Population 105/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
70.1 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$1,503 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,503 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population103,711
Density105/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,503

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain70.1 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population103,711
Population Density105 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates-4.2325°, -44.7816°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMaranhão
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation70.1 inches (1,780 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,503

About Bacabal

Bacabal is a large city in Brazil (Maranhão) with a population of 103,711. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.1 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Bacabal is $1,503, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 4 business establishments, including 1 restaurants.

Income: Bacabal vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,503
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)4

Business (County)

Restaurants1
Healthcare1
Retail1

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Bacabal

Bacabal has an average annual temperature of 29.1°C (84°F). The hottest month is Oct (30.6°C), the coldest is Feb (28.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1813 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.6°C / 83°F 23.8° / 33.4° 244.1
Feb 28.3°C / 83°F 23.6° / 33° 309.6
Mar 28.6°C / 83°F 24.2° / 32.9° 354.1
Apr 28.5°C / 83°F 24° / 33° 389.7
May 28.9°C / 84°F 24.4° / 33.4° 205.6
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 23.6° / 33.2° 60.1
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 23° / 33.6° 19.1
Aug 29.1°C / 84°F 22.8° / 35.4° 10.7
Sep 30.4°C / 87°F 23.5° / 37.3° 9.9
Oct 30.6°C / 87°F 23.9° / 37.4° 25.9
Nov 30.2°C / 86°F 24.2° / 36.3° 60.7
Dec 29.5°C / 85°F 24° / 35° 123.5
Bacabal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 70.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Brazil avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area990.6 sq mi (2,565.6 km²)
Population Density105/sq mi
Coordinates-4.2325°N, 44.7816°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.1"
84% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 13.94"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 3, 2017.

Jan 3, 2017 Maranhao, Brazil M4.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 9.7 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 11.6 in
March 80°F (27°C) 13.9 in Wettest
April 80°F (27°C) 11.4 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
September 84°F (29°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 84°F (29°C) 1.2 in Warmest
November 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in
December 83°F (28°C) 4.9 in

Bacabal has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 77°F in January to 84°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.9") and September the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Bacabal

Institution Type Founded Website
Escola Ana Néri College
Faculdade Pitágoras- Campus Bacabal I University Visit →
Faculdade Pitágoras- Campus Bacabal II University Visit →
IFMA-Campus Bacabal College
Instituto Estadual de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do MA - IEMA Pleno Bacabal College
SENAI - Centro de Educação Profissional e Tecnológica de Bacabal College
UEMA- Universidade Estadual Do Maranhão University
Universidade Federal do Maranhão- Campus Bacabal University

Schools in Bacabal

65+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
UEF Nohemia Almeida
Instituto Educacional Monteiro Lobato
Colégio de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
Centro de Ensino Professor Juarez Gomes
UEF Raimundo Nonato de Sousa
UEF Arlindo Corrêa
UEF Chagas Araújo
UI Mangueira
UEF Alice Araújo
UEF Novo Bacabal
UEF Prefeito Jorge José de Mendonça
UEF Balbina Carvalho
Centro de Ensino Arimathea Cysne
UEF 17 de Abril
Escola Adventista de Bacabal
Centro de Ensino Professora Maria Casimiro Soares
Escola SESI Bacabal
UEF Governador Sarney
UEF Francisco Vieira Lins
UEF Maria Helena Cassiano da Silva
UEF Alice Mendes
UEF Desembargador Thales Ribeiro Gonçalves
Centro de Ensino Professora Isabel Castro Viana
Centro de Ensino Estado do Ceará
UEF Nadir Abreu
Centro de Ensino Elisa Monteiro
APAE - Centro de Atendimento Educacional Especializado Larissa Ides
UEF São João Batista
UEF Deputado José Ribamar Marão Filho
UEF Terezinha de Jesus Fernandes Nascimento
UEF Frei Solano
UEF Urbano Santos
Colégio Militar Tiradentes III - Bacabal
UEF Senador La Roque
Escola Municipal Crispim Gama
UEF Pedro Mereco
UEF Frei Hermano
UEF Raimundo Vieira dos Santos
UEF Bom Jesus
UEF Assunção Cutrim
UEF Frederico Lêda
UEF Acelino Enos de Freitas
UEF Duque de Caxias
Centro de Ensino Raimundo Nonato Ferro do Lago
UEF Sebastião Moreira Maranhão
UEF Manoel Alves de Abreu
Instituto Educacional Balão Mágico
UEF Sagrada Família
Escola Batista
Escola Municipal Santo Antônio
IE Milênio
UEF José Gregório Romeu Neto
Cantinho da Alegria
Projeto Social Beata Madre Rosa
UEF Cleômenes Falcão
UEF Prefeito José Vieira Lins
UEF Pantanal
UEF Palmeiral
UEF Deputado João Alberto
UEF Rodrigues Neves
UEF Tiradentes
UEF Emília Alves de Sousa
UEF Juarez Almeida
Colégio Reis Magos
Centro de Ensino Manoel Campos Sousa
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Hotels in Bacabal

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Restaurants in Bacabal

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bob's
Braseiro do Rancho
Churrasquinho do Gordo
HANGAR - Pizza • Gastropub
Restaurante Do Povo 01
Restaurante e Espetaria Dona Benta

Bus Stations in Bacabal

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #584768362

Gas Stations in Bacabal

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #614813718
BR #614816716
BR #614818508

Stadiums & Teams in Bacabal

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Airports Near Bacabal

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agrícola Rizzi AirstripSmall Airport
Agropecuária Campo Novo AirportSmall Airport
Bacabal AirportSmall Airport
Engenheiro Francisco Alves AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Alegria – P AirstripSmall Airport
Fazenda Cantanhede AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Eldorado AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Lago da Pedra AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Pajeú AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Santa Lúcia AirportSmall Airport
Francisco Ramalho AirportSmall Airport
João Silva AirportSmall Airport
Vitorino Freire AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bacabal

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Paróquia Matriz e Santuário São Francisco das Chagas
Primeira Igreja Batista de Bacabal
SEDE - Assembleia de Deus - Nação Madureira

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Fortaleza

Around Bacabal

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 56
Hospitals 1
Restaurants 1
Supermarkets 1
Hotels 1
Parks 15
Places of Worship 3

🇧🇷 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 Bacabal

What is the population of Bacabal?

Bacabal has a population of 103,711 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 105 people per square mile, spread across 990.6 square miles.

Is Bacabal expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,503, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Bacabal?

Bacabal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.1 inches.

How is the job market in Bacabal?

There are 4 business establishments in the area, including 1 restaurants and food service locations.

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