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Belágua, Brazil

Maranhão · Brazil

Belágua is a small city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 8,460. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,460 Population 31/sq mi density
230 ft Elevation 70 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
74.8 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$582 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$582 median income

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People

Population8,460
Density31/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$582

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain74.8 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Population8,460
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Coordinates-3.1550°, -43.5103°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMaranhão
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation74.8 inches (1,901 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$582

About Belágua

Belágua is a small city in Brazil (Maranhão) with a population of 8,460. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.8 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Belágua is $582, which is 99% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 144 business establishments.

Income: Belágua vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$582
99% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)144

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Belágua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Brazil avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area276.7 sq mi (716.7 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates-3.1550°N, 43.5103°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.8"
97% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 15.16"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.63"

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 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
February 79°F (26°C) 11.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 15.2 in Coldest, Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 14.6 in
May 80°F (26°C) 11.1 in
June 80°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
November 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
December 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in

Belágua has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in March to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 74.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (15.2") and October the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Belágua

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EM Pe. Henry
UI Rosalina Costa Araújo
UI Angélica Costa
Centro de Ensino Desembargador Emésio Araújo
EM Menino Jesus de Praga
EM São Paulo
EM Tiradentes
Escola Especial Santa Terezinha APAE de Belágua
Unidade Integrada José Alves Saminez
EM São Raimundo
EM João Paulo II
EM Benedito Leite
EM Clara de Castro
EM São Raimundo
EM São José
EM Onilda Vale Melo
EM Gonçalves Dias
UE José Alves
UI Eliezer Moreira
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Farmers Markets in Belágua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro de abastecimento

Gas Stations in Belágua

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #704652672

Airports Near Belágua

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marechal Cunha Machado International AirportSLZLarge Airport
Barreirinhas National AirportBRBSmall Airport
Brejo AirportSmall Airport
CAVU - Clube de Aviação Ultraleve AirportSmall Airport
Chapadinha AirportSmall Airport
Coronel Alexandre Raposo AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Bomfim AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Santo Anjo AirstripSmall Airport
Fazenda VontobelSmall Airport
Primeira Cruz AirportSmall Airport
Urbano Santos AirportSmall Airport
Vargem Grande AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Fortaleza

🇧🇷 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 Belágua

What is the population of Belágua?

Belágua has a population of 8,460 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 276.7 square miles.

Is Belágua expensive to live in?

The median household income is $582, 99% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Belágua?

Belágua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.8 inches.

How is the job market in Belágua?

There are 144 business establishments in the area.

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