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Buritirama, Brazil

Maranhão · Brazil

Buritirama is a small city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 12,918. Elevation: 764 ft (233 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,918 Population 34/sq mi density
764 ft Elevation 233 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
54.4 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$720 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
$720 median income

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About Buritirama

Buritirama

Buritirama is a municipality in the state of Bahia in the North-East region of Brazil. Buritirama covers 3,941.872 km2 (1,521.965 mi2), and has a population of 21,276 with a population density of 5.4 inhabitants per square kilometer.

People

Population12,918
Density34/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$720

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain54.4 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Population12,918
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Coordinates-5.5928°, -47.0178°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMaranhão
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation54.4 inches (1,381 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$720

About Buritirama

Buritirama is a small city in Brazil (Maranhão) with a population of 12,918. The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet (233 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.4 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Buritirama is $720, which is 99% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 220 business establishments.

Income: Buritirama vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$720
99% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)220

Business (County)

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Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Buritirama

Buritirama has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Sep (31.5°C), the coldest is Mar (25.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1186 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.1°C / 79°F 20.9° / 33.1° 168.7
Feb 26°C / 79°F 21° / 33° 182.7
Mar 25.6°C / 78°F 21.1° / 31.5° 274.0
Apr 25.7°C / 78°F 21° / 31.2° 148.2
May 26.1°C / 79°F 20.8° / 31.9° 33.3
Jun 26.9°C / 80°F 20.4° / 33.8° 11.1
Jul 28.1°C / 83°F 20.2° / 36.2° 4.2
Aug 29.8°C / 86°F 20.6° / 38.9° 3.1
Sep 31.5°C / 89°F 22.7° / 39.8° 10.5
Oct 31.1°C / 88°F 22.8° / 39.8° 62.5
Nov 28.8°C / 84°F 21.9° / 37.5° 136.2
Dec 28°C / 82°F 21.6° / 36.3° 151.8
Buritirama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Brazil avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Area377.8 sq mi (978.5 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates-5.5928°N, 47.0178°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in
February 76°F (25°C) 9.0 in
March 77°F (25°C) 9.6 in Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
May 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
June 76°F (25°C) 1.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
September 78°F (26°C) 1.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in Warmest
November 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in

Buritirama has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in July to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.6") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Buritirama

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
UE Sta. Terezinha
UE José Rios
Centro de Ensino São Raimundo
Centro de Ensino Flausdimar Alves de Sousa
EM Alexandrino Pereira do Nascimento
UE Dinalba Leal da Rocha
Escola Raimundo Nonato de Sousa
UE Ulysses Guimarães
UE Dom Pedro II
UE Ditador Costa e Silva
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Radio Stations near Buritirama

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Terra FM 100.3 AAC+ 64 kbps

Airports Near Buritirama

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Prefeito Renato Moreira AirportIMPMedium Airport
Amarante do Maranhão AirstripSmall Airport
Comandante Carlos Inácio Agnes AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Agua Boa AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda LajeadinhoSmall Airport
Fazenda São João AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda São Pedro AirstripSmall Airport
Fazenda Tartus AirstripSmall Airport
Genesisagro - Grajaú AirportSmall Airport
Haras Bela Vista AirportSmall Airport
Montes Altos AirportSmall Airport
PSA Agro AirportSmall Airport
Simasa AirportSmall Airport
Tocantinópolis AirportSmall 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 Buritirama

What is the population of Buritirama?

Buritirama has a population of 12,918 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 377.8 square miles.

Is Buritirama expensive to live in?

The median household income is $720, 99% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Buritirama?

Buritirama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.4 inches.

How is the job market in Buritirama?

There are 220 business establishments in the area.

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