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Braço do Norte, Brazil

Santa Catarina · Brazil

Braço do Norte is a mid-size city in Santa Catarina, Brazil with a population of 33,773. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
33,773 Population 273/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
70.8 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$3,360 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
$3,360 median income

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People

Population33,773
Density273/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,360

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain70.8 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Population33,773
Population Density273 / sq mi
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Coordinates-28.2750°, -49.1656°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceSanta Catarina
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation70.8 inches (1,798 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,360

About Braço do Norte

Braço do Norte is a mid-size city in Brazil (Santa Catarina) with a population of 33,773. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.8 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Braço do Norte is $3,360, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 574 business establishments.

Income: Braço do Norte vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$3,360
96% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)574

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Braço do Norte

Braço do Norte has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.9°C), the coldest is Jul (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1611 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.9°C / 73°F 14.7° / 34° 184.0
Feb 22.3°C / 72°F 13.2° / 34.1° 114.7
Mar 21.7°C / 71°F 13.2° / 32.9° 123.1
Apr 18.9°C / 66°F 9.4° / 30.4° 98.5
May 16.1°C / 61°F 6.7° / 28.5° 176.1
Jun 15°C / 59°F 3.3° / 27.1° 151.2
Jul 13.8°C / 57°F 3.1° / 27.2° 110.9
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 2.8° / 30.2° 76.0
Sep 17.1°C / 63°F 5.8° / 31.9° 120.9
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 9° / 31.6° 180.8
Nov 19.4°C / 67°F 9.1° / 32.2° 157.0
Dec 21.3°C / 70°F 12.9° / 33.2° 118.0
Braço do Norte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 70.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above Brazil avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area123.9 sq mi (320.9 km²)
Population Density273/sq mi
Coordinates-28.2750°N, 49.1656°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.8"
86% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.19"

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 80 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 91 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 7.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 7.1 in
March 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
April 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in Coldest
September 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
October 65°F (19°C) 5.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in

Braço do Norte has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in August to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Braço do Norte

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola de Educação Básica Dom Joaquim
Escola Engenheiro Annes Gualberto
EEB Cônego Nicolau Gesing
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Radio Stations near Braço do Norte

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Mix 106.3 FM chr, pop-rock AAC+ 64 kbps
Rádio Galegóvski mpb, rock MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Cidade 670 AM AAC 32 kbps

Museums in Braço do Norte

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museu ao Ar Livre Princesa Isabel
Museu da Colonização Uberto Brüning Schlickmann
Museu Ferroviário
Museu Willy Zumblick

Libraries in Braço do Norte

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Braço do Norte0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Braço do Norte0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Capivari de Baixo0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Grão Pará0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Grão Pará0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Humberto Rohden0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Jaime Mason0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Joacy Manoel da Silva0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Olavo Bilac0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Professor Sebastião Willemann0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Professor Sebastião Willemann0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Professora Tereza Marcellos Soares0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Valdete Cardoso0.0
Biblioteca SESI - Vipel0.0
Biblioteca Universitária0.0

Farmers Markets in Braço do Norte

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado do Produtor
Mercado Muri & Vini
Mercado Público Municipal
Mini Mercado Caruru
Supermercado Moniari

Hotels in Braço do Norte

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Restaurants in Braço do Norte

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Churrascaria Castelinho
Skin Lanches

Cafes in Braço do Norte

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vencedor Café

Clinics in Braço do Norte

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Junta Médica 5° Ciretran

Gas Stations in Braço do Norte

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auto Posto Leão do Trevo
BR #10126614643
Posto Prá

Stadiums & Teams in Braço do Norte

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Airports Near Braço do Norte

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hercílio Luz International AirportFLNLarge Airport
Forquilhinha - Criciúma AirportCCMMedium Airport
Aeroclube de Santa Catarina AirportSmall Airport
Aeródromo SunsetSmall Airport
Asa Branca AirportSmall Airport
Campo Nuic AirportSmall Airport
Comandante Nelinho AirportSmall Airport
Cruzeiro do Sul AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Belluno AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Veronezi AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Viúva Negra AirstripSmall Airport
Humberto Ghizzo Bortoluzzi Regional AirportJJGSmall Airport
Ismael Nunes AirportSmall Airport
Pouso na Serra AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Braço do Norte

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Junta Médica 5° Ciretran

Churches & Religious Organizations in Braço do Norte

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela Açucena
Capela de Santo Antônio
Capela Nossa Senhora do Caravaggio
Capela São Cristóvão
Catedral Senhor do Bonfim
Gruta do Azeiteiro
Igreja Matriz de Santa Rosa de Lima
Igreja Santa Augusta

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 Braço do Norte

What is the population of Braço do Norte?

Braço do Norte has a population of 33,773 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 273 people per square mile, spread across 123.9 square miles.

Is Braço do Norte expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,360, 96% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Braço do Norte?

Braço do Norte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.8 inches.

How is the job market in Braço do Norte?

There are 574 business establishments in the area.

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