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Barra Velha, Brazil

Santa Catarina · Brazil

Barra Velha is a mid-size city in Santa Catarina, Brazil with a population of 45,369. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
45,369 Population 638/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
67.1 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$2,909 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
$2,909 median income

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People

Population45,369
Density638/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,909

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain67.1 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population45,369
Population Density638 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates-26.6322°, -48.6847°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceSanta Catarina
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation67.1 inches (1,705 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,909

About Barra Velha

Barra Velha is a mid-size city in Brazil (Santa Catarina) with a population of 45,369. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.1 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Barra Velha is $2,909, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 771 business establishments.

Income: Barra Velha vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$2,909
96% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)771

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Barra Velha

Barra Velha has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.6°C), the coldest is Jul (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 1530 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 20° / 34.4° 176.1
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 19.9° / 33.9° 145.5
Mar 24.9°C / 77°F 19.3° / 33.1° 121.5
Apr 22.6°C / 73°F 15° / 32.7° 95.0
May 20°C / 68°F 11.7° / 30.2° 123.2
Jun 18.5°C / 65°F 9.4° / 28.3° 114.9
Jul 17°C / 63°F 8.6° / 26.7° 69.1
Aug 17.5°C / 64°F 8.3° / 29.1° 89.3
Sep 19.5°C / 67°F 12.1° / 31° 104.4
Oct 20.8°C / 69°F 14.8° / 31.9° 186.3
Nov 22.2°C / 72°F 15.1° / 32.5° 161.7
Dec 24°C / 75°F 18.4° / 32.6° 143.3
Barra Velha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above Brazil avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area71.1 sq mi (184.2 km²)
Population Density638/sq mi
Coordinates-26.6322°N, 48.6847°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.1"
77% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 13, 2018.

Apr 13, 2018 4 km NE of Santo Amaro da Imperatriz, Brazil M3.2 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2004 Unnamed Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 7.9 in Warmest
February 76°F (24°C) 9.3 in Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in
April 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
October 67°F (20°C) 6.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 5.7 in

Barra Velha has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 61°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 67.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.3") and July the driest (3.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Barra Velha

Institution Type Founded Website
Fazenda Experimental Yakult / UFSC University Visit →

Schools in Barra Velha

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Municipal Manoel Antônio de Freitas
Escola Municipal Antenor Sprotte
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Radio Stations near Barra Velha

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Germanica german, multi MP3 128 kbps
Jovem Pan FM - Blumenau - SC brazilian pop, contemporary hits radio AAC 48 kbps
ATL BLUMENAU MP3 96 kbps
Jaraguá FM 101.3 journalism, local music AAC+ 48 kbps
Udesc FM Joinville - FM 91,9 MHz classical, local news AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Barra Velha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beto Carrero Memory
Casa de Memórias Vereador Carlos Schmitz
Casa Dudalina
Museu Oceanográfico Univali

Libraries in Barra Velha

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Ferreira da Silva0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Professor Pedro Mees0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Professora Benavenute Flores de Souza0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Professora Dolores Olinger Jiménez Hernández0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Professora Rita de Cássia Coelho Ramos0.0

Farmers Markets in Barra Velha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Ferreira

Hotels in Barra Velha

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Candeias
Condominío Pedras Negras
Hotel Flamboyant
Praia Hotel

Restaurants in Barra Velha

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bid Nick Comida Caseira
Bodega da Tóia
Cantina do Vanin
Chef Brasil
Lanchonete e Restaurante Maiochi
mercado souza
Parada Ferreti
Restaurante Meneghetti

Monuments in Barra Velha

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cristo Redentor

Clinics in Barra Velha

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #8626422729
Pronto Atendimento 24h Dona Catarina Müller Zimmermann
Unidade Básica de Saúde José Balbino da Rosa

Bus Stations in Barra Velha

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estação Rodoviária de Barra Velha

Gas Stations in Barra Velha

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Posto Aguiar
Posto Aviz
Posto Ferreti
Posto Havan
Posto Maiochi
Posto Maiochi

Banks in Barra Velha

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sicoob

Shopping Malls in Barra Velha

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barra Shopping

Breweries in Barra Velha

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
PrimerOH Cervejaria

Airports Near Barra Velha

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ministro Victor Konder International AirportNVTLarge Airport
Lauro Carneiro de Loyola AirportJOIMedium Airport
Aeroportobelo AirportSmall Airport
Blumenau AirportBNUSmall Airport
Campo Comandantes AirportITJSmall Airport
Clube de Aviação Céu Azul AirportSmall Airport
Costa Esmeralda AirportSmall Airport
DZ47 AirstripSmall Airport
Fazenda Aero – Amil AirportSmall Airport
Fly Ville AirportSmall Airport
INCAPE HeliportSmall Airport
São Francisco do Sul AirportSmall Airport
Vale Europeu AirportSmall Airport
Vila Nova AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barra Velha

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assembleia de Deus
Assembléia de Deus
Capela da Sagrada Família
Capela de São Sebastião
Igreja Matriz Divino Espírito Santo

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 Barra Velha

What is the population of Barra Velha?

Barra Velha has a population of 45,369 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 638 people per square mile, spread across 71.1 square miles.

Is Barra Velha expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,909, 96% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Barra Velha?

Barra Velha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.1 inches.

How is the job market in Barra Velha?

There are 771 business establishments in the area.

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