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Belém, Brazil

Paraíba · Brazil

Belém is a small city in Paraíba, Brazil with a population of 16,401. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,401 Population 323/sq mi density
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
25.5 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$1,312 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
$1,312 median income

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About Belém

Belém

Belém is a municipality in Paraíba state in the Northeast Region of Brazil.

People

Population16,401
Density323/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$1,312

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain25.5 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Population16,401
Population Density323 / sq mi
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates-6.6917°, -35.5333°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceParaíba
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation25.5 inches (647 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,312

About Belém

Belém is a small city in Brazil (Paraíba) with a population of 16,401. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.5 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Belém is $1,312, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 279 business establishments.

Income: Belém vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,312
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)279

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Belém

Belém has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.5°C), the coldest is Jul (23.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1125 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.3°C / 81°F 21.6° / 35.9° 67.8
Feb 27.3°C / 81°F 21.6° / 35.6° 84.6
Mar 26.4°C / 80°F 21.5° / 34.5° 168.0
Apr 25.9°C / 79°F 21.1° / 32.5° 145.4
May 25.3°C / 77°F 20.6° / 31.3° 159.2
Jun 24.1°C / 75°F 19.1° / 30.5° 173.8
Jul 23.3°C / 74°F 18° / 29.4° 150.1
Aug 23.4°C / 74°F 17.6° / 30.6° 65.0
Sep 24.8°C / 77°F 18.6° / 33.5° 34.8
Oct 26.6°C / 80°F 20° / 35.4° 17.2
Nov 27.5°C / 81°F 21.3° / 36.1° 24.3
Dec 27.5°C / 81°F 21.5° / 36.1° 34.4
Belém has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Brazil avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area50.8 sq mi (131.6 km²)
Population Density323/sq mi
Coordinates-6.6917°N, 35.5333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.5"
33% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.26"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 11, 2010.

Jan 11, 2010 2 km NW of Poço Branco, Brazil M4.3 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in Warmest
February 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in
March 76°F (24°C) 5.6 in
April 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in Wettest
May 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 5.4 in
August 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Coldest
September 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in Driest
November 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in

Belém has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Belém

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Felino Elizio
Escola Municipal de Limeira
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Radio Stations near Belém

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Clock 94,1 FM adult, contemporany AAC 64 kbps
Ouvindo a Biblia MP3 64 kbps
Rádio Serrana Mix ecletic, ecletica MP3 128 kbps
Correio do Vale FM pop music MP3 96 kbps
Rockett 97,7 rock MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Tradição Católica católica, cristã MP3 96 kbps
Radio Sepiol AAC 128 kbps
Jovem Pan FM - Vitória - ES - 100.1 contemporary hits radio, jovem AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Belém

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Engenho Baixa Verde
Engenho Laranjeiras
Museu Martiniano

Farmers Markets in Belém

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feira Livre
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Público

Bus Stations in Belém

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estação Rodoviária

Gas Stations in Belém

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TEXACO

Shopping Malls in Belém

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mercado Público de Belém

Stadiums & Teams in Belém

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Belém

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Presidente Castro Pinto International AirportJPALarge Airport
Presidente João Suassuna AirportCPVMedium Airport
Aeroclube AirportSmall Airport
Campos de Melo AirportSmall Airport
Clube Estância Ouro Verde AirportSmall Airport
Condomínio Aeronáutico JW AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Antas AirstripSmall Airport
Paraíba AeroclubeSmall Airport
Pedro Simões Pimenta AirportSmall Airport
Rio de Pirucaia AirportSmall Airport
Rio Tinto AirportSmall Airport
Santa Cruz AirportSmall Airport
Senador Antônio Farias AirportSmall Airport
Severino Lopes AirportSmall Airport
Tabuleiro AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Belém

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios

Churches & Religious Organizations in Belém

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cruzeiro de Roma
Igreja de Belém
Paróquia Sagrada Família

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 Belém

What is the population of Belém?

Belém has a population of 16,401 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 323 people per square mile, spread across 50.8 square miles.

Is Belém expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,312, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Belém?

Belém has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.5 inches.

How is the job market in Belém?

There are 279 business establishments in the area.

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