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Bom Jesus da Penha, Brazil

Minas Gerais · Brazil

Bom Jesus da Penha is a small town in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 4,474. Elevation: 3,245 ft (989 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,474 Population 45/sq mi density
3,245 ft Elevation 989 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
37.0 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$2,770 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
$2,770 median income

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About Bom Jesus da Penha

Bom Jesus da Penha

Bom Jesus da Penha is a Brazilian municipality located in the southwest of the state of Minas Gerais. Its population as of 2020 was 4,244 people living in a total area of 209 km2 (81 sq mi). The city belongs to the mesoregion of Sul e Sudoeste de Minas and to the micro-region of Passos. It became a municipality in 1963.

People

Population4,474
Density45/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,770

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation3,245 ft (989 m)
Population4,474
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation3,245 ft (989 m)
Coordinates-21.0169°, -46.5225°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMinas Gerais
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation37.0 inches (939 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,770

About Bom Jesus da Penha

Bom Jesus da Penha is a small town in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 4,474. The city sits at an elevation of 3,245 feet (989 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Bom Jesus da Penha is $2,770, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 76 business establishments.

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Income

Median HH Income$2,770
96% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)76

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Bom Jesus da Penha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 37.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,245 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above Brazil avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,245 ft (989 m)
Area98.9 sq mi (256.0 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates-21.0169°N, 46.5225°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.79"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 10.8 in Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 8.9 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 7.3 in
April 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 60°F (15°C) 1.0 in Coldest
July 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in
November 69°F (21°C) 7.7 in
December 69°F (21°C) 10.5 in

Bom Jesus da Penha has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 60°F in June to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Bom Jesus da Penha

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Estadual Coronel Antônio D Ribeiro
Escola Municipal Mário de Paula Rodrigues
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Radio Stations near Bom Jesus da Penha

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ESTUDIO FM classical AAC+ 128 kbps
Rádio Paraiso FM 89,7 música pop AAC+ 320 kbps

Clinics in Bom Jesus da Penha

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PSF Petúnia

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Airports Near Bom Jesus da Penha

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeroclube de São José do Rio Pardo AirportSmall Airport
Agropastoril Monte Alegre AirportSmall Airport
Campo do Meio AirportSmall Airport
Campos Gerais AirportSmall Airport
Comandante Paschoal Patrocínio Filho AirportSmall Airport
Comandante Vittorio Bonomi AirportSmall Airport
Condomínio Fly Vila Resort AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Boa Vista AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Itatuba AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Paraíso AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Passaredo AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Planalto AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda São José O.B. AirportSmall Airport
Guaxupé AirportSmall Airport
Itaú de Minas AirportSmall Airport
João Marchesi HeliportSmall Airport
José Figueiredo Municipal AirportPSWSmall Airport
Mococa AirportSmall Airport
Monte Cristo AirportSmall Airport
Monte Santo de Minas AirportSmall Airport
Palmares AirportSmall Airport
Piumhi AirportSmall Airport
Ponta Do Sol AirportSmall Airport
Rachid Saliba AirportSmall Airport
São Sebastião do Paraíso AirportSmall Airport
Terramare AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bom Jesus da Penha

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela Corrego do Ouro
PARÓQUIA SENHOR BOM JESUS

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Waterfalls
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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 Bom Jesus da Penha

What is the population of Bom Jesus da Penha?

Bom Jesus da Penha has a population of 4,474 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 98.9 square miles.

Is Bom Jesus da Penha expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,770, 96% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Bom Jesus da Penha?

Bom Jesus da Penha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches.

How is the job market in Bom Jesus da Penha?

There are 76 business establishments in the area.

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