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Balsas, Brazil
Maranhão · Brazil
Balsas is a large city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 101,767. Elevation: 833 ft (254 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 101,767 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Coordinates | -7.5325°, -46.0356° |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Maranhão |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.0 inches (1,219 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $1,920 |
About Balsas
Balsas is a large city in Brazil (Maranhão) with a population of 101,767. The city sits at an elevation of 833 feet (254 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.
Income: Balsas vs Brazil
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $1,920 |
| 97% below Brazil avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 25 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 3 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Balsas
Balsas has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1071 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Area | 9,691.7 sq mi (25,101.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.5325°N, 46.0356°W |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 6.9 in |
Balsas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in June to 81°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.1") and July the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Balsas
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CETEP Centro de Ensino Técnico Profissionalizante | College | - | , |
| Unibalsas Faculdade de Balsas | University | - | , |
| Universidade Estadual do Maranhão | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidade Federal do Maranhão | University | - | , |
| Universidade Federal do Maranhão - Campus Balsas | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Balsas
54+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Ensino Maria do Socorro Coelho Cabral | - | - | - | - |
| EM Maria Justina Serrão | - | - | - | - |
| Unidade de Ensino Espaço Criativo | - | - | - | - |
| CE Novo Milênio | - | - | - | - |
| EM Francisco Coelho dos Santos | - | - | - | - |
| SENAI - Centro de Educação Profissional e Tecnológica Emerson Fernandes dos Santos - CEPT - EFS - Balsas | - | - | - | - |
| CESS - Creche e Escolinha Semeando o Saber | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educa Mais Padre Fabio Bertagnolli | - | - | - | - |
| Colégio São Pio X | - | - | - | - |
| Colégio Dom Bosco Balsas | - | - | - | - |
| EM Moisés Coelho e Silva | - | - | - | - |
| EM Prof. Virgínia Kury | - | - | - | - |
| Em Eliezilda Coelho Rocha | - | - | - | - |
| EM Padre Angelo de Lassalandra | - | - | - | - |
| EM Raimundo Pereira da Silva | - | - | - | - |
| EM Eurico Bogéa | - | - | - | - |
| EM Joaquim Coelho e Silva | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Jocy Barbosa | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Ensino Alexandre Pires | - | - | - | - |
| EM Dr. José Bernardino Pereira da Silva | - | - | - | - |
| EM Professora Maria do Carmo Santos de Sousa | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Mariinha Rocha | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Professor José Luís Ribeiro | - | - | - | - |
| EM Monsenhor Clóvis Vidigal | - | - | - | - |
| Centro De Ensino Didacio Santos | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Elias Alfredo Cury | - | - | - | - |
| EM Senador Alexandre Costa | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Ensino José Pereira de Sousa | - | - | - | - |
| EM Pe. Cícero | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Professor Joca Rego | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Educar Dom Bosco | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Menino Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| EM João Botelho Filho | - | - | - | - |
| EM Agostinho Neves | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Professora Antônia Cardoso de Morais | - | - | - | - |
| Complexo Educacional Doce Infância | - | - | - | - |
| APAE - Escola Especial Santo Antônio de Balsas | - | - | - | - |
| CE Aprender Pensando | - | - | - | - |
| Colégio EIGA | - | - | - | - |
| CE Castelinho do Saber | - | - | - | - |
| EM Professor Carlomagno Pereira Lima | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Ensino Dom Daniel Comboni | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educacional Sonho de Criança | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Ensino Hora de Aprender | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Betel Monte Da Sabedoria | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Ensino Aquarela | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Ensino Professor Luiz Rego | - | - | - | - |
| EM Nossa Senhora Aparecida | - | - | - | - |
| CE Caminho do Futuro | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Nossa Senhora Aparecida | - | - | - | - |
| Esc Infantil Brincando E Aprendendo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educacional Instituto Do Saber | - | - | - | - |
| Escolinha Construindo o Saber | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Formação Dom Rino Carlesi | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Balsas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal Jesse Pereira da Silva | |||||
| Mercado Público Municipal José Eduardo Carvalho Feitosa |
Hotels in Balsas
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Balsas
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Balsas
2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Balsas
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Balsas
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Balsas
19 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Balsas
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Balsas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Balsas
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Agrodipe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Balsas Airport | BSS | Small Airport |
| Bentevi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brasil Agro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Alice Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Arapuã Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Cabeceira Verde Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Cajueiro - Balsas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Cremacq Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Feira Nova Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Galiota Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Guaíra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Horizontina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Horizontina Leste Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Horizontina Leste Auxiliary Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Irajá Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Pansera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Piracicaba Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Ribeirão Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Rio Verde Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Roseira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Santa Luzia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda São Gabriel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Serra Vermelha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Heringer Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Riachão Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Balsas
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bom Jesus | |
| Casa de oração vinde a mim | |
| Santo Antonio |
Explore Near Balsas
Quick Facts
Around Balsas
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Balsas
1 places within 15 km
- • BNB Clube
🇧🇷 About Brazil
Public Holidays in Brazil
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Balsas
What is the population of Balsas?
Balsas has a population of 101,767 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 9,691.7 square miles.
Is Balsas expensive to live in?
The median household income is $1,920, 97% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Balsas?
Balsas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.0 inches.
How is the job market in Balsas?
There are 25 business establishments in the area.