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Candeias, Brazil
Bahia · Brazil
Candeias is a mid-size city in Bahia, Brazil with a population of 72,382. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 72,382 |
| Population Density | 697 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.6678°, -38.5506° |
| Timezone | America/Bahia |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Bahia |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.0 inches (1,068 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $1,454 |
About Candeias
Candeias is a mid-size city in Brazil (Bahia) with a population of 72,382. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches. The timezone is America/Bahia.
Income: Candeias vs Brazil
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $1,454 |
| 98% below Brazil avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Healthcare | 1 |
| Retail | 0 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Candeias
Candeias has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F). The hottest month is Feb (28°C), the coldest is Jul (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 993 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 103.9 sq mi (269.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 697/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.6678°N, 38.5506°W |
| Timezone | America/Bahia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in |
Candeias has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in July to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 71.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (3.0").
Colleges & Universities in Candeias
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CECULT - Centro de Cultura, Linguagens e Tecnologias Aplicadas UFRB | University | — | — |
| Núcleo Tecnológicos de Estudos de Impacto da Mineração (NEIM/CECULT) | University | — | Visit → |
| UNILAB - Campus dos Malês (BA) | University | 2014 | Visit → |
Schools in Candeias
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEAS | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Municipal Nossa Senhora Fátima | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Joaquim Ignácio Aragão Bulcão | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Quintino Nascimento | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Candeias
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piatã FM | axé, local music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Bahia FM 88.7 | brazilian music, entretenimento | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Educadora FM Bahia- 107.5 fm | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BandNews Salvador | news, noticias | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Rádio yeshua 103.5 FM WEB | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| GFM 90.1 MHz (Salvador - BA) | brazilian music, misc | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Jovem Pan FM - Salvador - BA - 91.3 | contemporary hits radio, jovem | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Itapoan FM 97.5 | axé, local music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Nova Brasil FM Salvador | musicas nacionais e internacionais | MP3 | |
| Rádio Metrópole FM 101.3 Salvador | news, sports | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Anos Dourados FM | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radi Ouro Negro FM 100,7 | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Ouro Negro 100.5 FM | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Sociedade News FM 102.1 Feira de Santana | news, pop | AAC |
Museums in Candeias
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa do Samba | ||||
| Centro Referencial de Documentaçåo de Santo Amaro | ||||
| Museu de Camassary | ||||
| Museu do Sorverte - Solar Amado Bahia | ||||
| Museu do Sorverte - Solar Amado Bahia | ||||
| Museu Memorial de Pojuca |
Libraries in Candeias
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Juracy Magalhães Junior | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Simões Filho | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Rodolfo De Queiroz Filho | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Padre José Gomes Loureiro | 0.0 | |||||
| Nucleo de Incentivo a Cultura de Santo Amaro | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Candeias
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Comercial | |||||
| Centro de Abastecimento Municipal João Antônio de Siqueira | |||||
| Feira | |||||
| Feira de Animais | |||||
| Feira de Camaçari | |||||
| Feirinha da Cesta | |||||
| Ferinha de Marechal Rondon | |||||
| Ferinha de Marechal Rondon | |||||
| General Frios | |||||
| Hort Frut | |||||
| Hortifruti Tenda Bonamigo | |||||
| Mercadinho | |||||
| Mercadinho | |||||
| Mercadinho Aliança | |||||
| Mercadinho de Beto | |||||
| Mercadinho de Beto | |||||
| Mercadinho Nascimento | |||||
| Mercadinho sonha | |||||
| Mercadinho Substação | |||||
| Mercadinho Tem de Tudo | |||||
| Mercadinho Tem de Tudo | |||||
| Mercado Argolo | |||||
| Mercado Argolo | |||||
| Mercado das verduras e Largo do Bembe | |||||
| Mercado Municipal das Carnes | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Nazaré de Jacuípe | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Salinas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Simões Filho | |||||
| Mercearia Amorim | |||||
| Mercearia e Açougue Boi nos Ares | |||||
| MiniPreço | |||||
| Mix Bahia | |||||
| Mix Bahia | |||||
| Shopping&Feira |
Train Stations in Candeias
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Candeias
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Candeias
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Candeias
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervejaria Nujel'm | ||||
| Cervejaria Nujel'm |
Stadiums & Teams in Candeias
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Candeias
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport | SSA | Large Airport |
| João Durval Carneiro Airport | FEC | Medium Airport |
| Aeroclube da Bahia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alagoinhas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aníbal Azevedo Filho Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Belo Horizonte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Costa dos Coqueiros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ecides Fires Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Capuame Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda do Coronel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jauá Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jauá Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lago Joanes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lorenzo Airport | MXQ | Small Airport |
| Parque Manoelito Argolo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pontinha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Sauípe Aeropark | — | Small Airport |
| Valença Airport | VAL | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Candeias
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Apta Medicina do Trabalho | ||
| Centro de Saúde Alto do Barriri | ||
| Centro Médico de Villas | ||
| Clínica Medinews | ||
| Clinica Santa Fé | ||
| Clivale | ||
| Crefisio | ||
| Image | ||
| Master Clínica | ||
| SAMU | ||
| USF João Roma Filho | ||
| USF Vila Canária |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Candeias
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Igreja Nossa Senhora da Encarnação | |
| Ministério Nova Canaã |
Quick Facts
Around Candeias
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Candeias
11 places within 15 km
- • Praia dos Tubarões
- • Praia_De_Madre_Deus
- • Baixio de Madre de Deus
- • Baixio do Capeta
- • Itamoabo
- • Oureis
- • Bimbarras
- • Morro do Oratório
- • Morro Jagaroba
- • Morro Outeiro da Areia
- • Morro Santa Tereza
🇧🇷 About Brazil
Public Holidays in Brazil
15 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Candeias
What is the population of Candeias?
Candeias has a population of 72,382 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 697 people per square mile, spread across 103.9 square miles.
Is Candeias expensive to live in?
The median household income is $1,454, 98% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Candeias?
Candeias has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.0 inches.
How is the job market in Candeias?
There are 1 business establishments in the area.