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Barra, Brazil

Bahia · Brazil

Barra is a mid-size city in Bahia, Brazil with a population of 51,092. Elevation: 1,348 ft (411 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
51,092 Population 7/sq mi density
1,348 ft Elevation 411 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
America / Bahia Timezone
$966 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$966 median income

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People

Population51,092
Density7/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$966

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation1,348 ft (411 m)
Population51,092
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation1,348 ft (411 m)
Coordinates-11.0894°, -43.1417°
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceBahia
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (722 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$966

About Barra

Barra is a mid-size city in Brazil (Bahia) with a population of 51,092. The city sits at an elevation of 1,348 feet (411 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is America/Bahia.

The median household income in Barra is $966, which is 99% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 869 business establishments.

Income: Barra vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$966
99% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)869

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Barra

Barra 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 736 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 123.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 131.3
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 99.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 60.4
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 9.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 1.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 2.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 4.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 57.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 122.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 124.3
Barra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,348 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above Brazil avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,348 ft (411 m)
Area7,265.2 sq mi (18,816.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-11.0894°N, 43.1417°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.79"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in Warmest
March 80°F (26°C) 4.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
May 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in
June 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 1.9 in
November 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in
December 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in

Barra has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Barra

Institution Type Founded Website
Campus Barra, UFOB University - ,

Radio Stations near Barra

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Barra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Barra

Hotels in Barra

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Canoss

Restaurants in Barra

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante e Pousada Brisas do Rio

Bus Stations in Barra

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rodoviária de Barra/BA

Gas Stations in Barra

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BR #400226958

Airports Near Barra

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barra AirportBQQSmall Airport
Buritirama Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Conceição Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Miragem Airstrip-Small Airport
Fazenda Santo Antônio da Serra do Boqueirão Airstrip-Small Airport
Gentio de Ouro Airport-Small Airport
Geraldo Alonso Filho Airport-Small Airport
Morpará Airstrip-Small Airport
Xique-Xique Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Barra

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agẽncia dos Correios de Barra/BA
Correios

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 Barra

What is the population of Barra?

Barra has a population of 51,092 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 7,265.2 square miles.

Is Barra expensive to live in?

The median household income is $966, 99% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Barra?

Barra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches.

How is the job market in Barra?

There are 869 business establishments in the area.

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