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Canela, Brazil
Rio Grande do Sul · Brazil
Canela is a mid-size city in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil with a population of 48,946. Elevation: 2,710 ft (826 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Canela
Canela, meaning Cinnamon in Portuguese, is a town located in the Serra Gaúcha of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Both Canela and neighboring Gramado are important tourist locations and they both draw many visitors each year. Ecotourism is very popular in the area and there are many opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding and river rafting.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 48,946 |
| Population Density | 374 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,710 ft (826 m) |
| Coordinates | -29.3562°, -50.8136° |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 113.2 inches (2,876 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $3,600 |
About Canela
Canela is a mid-size city in Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul) with a population of 48,946. The city sits at an elevation of 2,710 feet (826 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 113.2 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.
Income: Canela vs Brazil
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $3,600 |
| 95% below Brazil avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 832 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Canela
Canela has an average annual temperature of 17.8°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.7°C), the coldest is Jul (12.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1481 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,710 ft (826 m) |
| Area | 130.9 sq mi (338.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 374/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.3562°N, 50.8136°W |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7 in |
Canela has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 56°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 71.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.9") and November the driest (4.7").
Colleges & Universities in Canela
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENAI | College | - | , |
Schools in Canela
30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMEI Tia Carmelina I | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal de Educação Infantil e Fundamental Severino Travi | - | - | - | - |
| EMEF Presidente Vargas | - | - | - | - |
| Colégio Estadual Santos Dumont | - | - | - | - |
| EEEF Luiza Corrêa | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Estadual Adolfo Seilet | - | - | - | - |
| Coopec - Colégio Cidade das Hortênsias | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Estadual de Ensino Fundamental João Corrêa | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Estadual Danton Corrêa da Silva | - | - | - | - |
| Colégio Marista Maria Imaculada | - | - | - | - |
| E.E.E.B. Neusa Mari Pacheco | - | - | - | - |
| Escola de Educação Infantil Profª Lucimara Basei | - | - | - | - |
| Padre Anchieta | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Estadual de Ensino Fundamental Carlos Wortmann | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal de Educação Infantil Professora Diva Pedroso da Cunha | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal de Ensino Fundamental Bertholdo Oppitz | - | - | - | - |
| EMEIEF Ernesto Dornelles | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal de Educação Infantil Profª Corália de Lurdes Pacheco Schaeffer | - | - | - | - |
| EMEF Dante Bertoluci | - | - | - | - |
| EMEI Profa. Alice Wortmann | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal João Alfredo Corrêa Pinto | - | - | - | - |
| EMEF Santa Terezinha | - | - | - | - |
| E.M.E.F. Maximiliano Hahn | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal de Educação Infantil Serafina Seibt | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Estadual de Ensino Fundamental Pedro Oscar Selbach | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal de Ensino Fundamental Senador Salgado Filho | - | - | - | - |
| EMEF Senador Salgado Filho | - | - | - | - |
| EMEF Dr. Carlos Nelz - CAIC | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Estadual de Ensino Médio Caramuru | - | - | - | - |
| EMEF Pedro Zucolotto | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Canela
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rádio Campeira FM | gaúcha, nativa | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| União FM - Porto Alegre | mpb, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Taquara | hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gaúcha Serra | - | UNKNOWN |
Museums in Canela
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Mina | ||||
| American Old Trucks | ||||
| Castelinho Caracol | ||||
| Dreamland Museu de Cera | ||||
| Dreamland Museu de Cera | ||||
| Espaço das Esculturas que Falam | ||||
| Geo Museu | ||||
| Harley Motor Show | ||||
| Hollywood Dream Cars - Museu do Automóvel | ||||
| Memorial Casa Italiana | ||||
| Memorial do Ferro de Passar | ||||
| Memorial Padre Theodor Amstad | ||||
| Museu Armindo Lauffer | ||||
| Museu Capela Menino Jesus de Praga | ||||
| Museu da Moda | ||||
| Museu de Cera | ||||
| Museu do Automóvel de Canela | ||||
| Museu do Automóvel, Arte e História de São Francisco de Paula (FECHADO) | ||||
| Museu do Caminhão | ||||
| Museu do Piano | ||||
| Museu dos Beatles | ||||
| Museu Egípcio | ||||
| Museu Egípcio Canela | ||||
| Museu Ferroviário | ||||
| Museu Major José Nicoletti Filho | ||||
| Museu Medieval Castelo Saint George | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Nova Hartz | ||||
| Museu Prof. Hugo Daros | ||||
| Museu Professor Laurindo Vier | ||||
| Museu São Brás | ||||
| Space Adventure Canela | ||||
| Super Carros |
Libraries in Canela
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cyro Martins | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Elyzeu Paglioli | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Canela
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armazém Kieling | |||||
| COOPAF Serrana | |||||
| Feira do Produtor Rural | |||||
| Mercado Altes Sägewerk | |||||
| Mercado Cambalacho | |||||
| Mercado Tradição | |||||
| Mix Mercado | |||||
| Padaria e Fruteira Sabor da Colônia |
Hotels in Canela
117 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Canela
108 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Canela
24 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Canela
3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Canela
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Canela
5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Canela
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Canela
15 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Canela
8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Canela
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Canela
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Canela
19 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Canela
18 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Canela
7 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Canela
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Canela
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Canela
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervejaria Rasen Bier | ||||
| Reinste Bier Cervejas Artesanais |
Stadiums & Teams in Canela
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Canela
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport | POA | Large Airport |
| Canoas Air Force Base | QNS | Medium Airport |
| Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport | CXJ | Medium Airport |
| Aero Zolet Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Aeroclube de Bento Gonçalves Airport | BGV | Small Airport |
| Aeroclube de Eldorado do Sul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Astral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Berge Vile Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cambará Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Canela Airport | CEL | Small Airport |
| CAVOK Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Condomínio Menega Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Dorado Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda do Jacuí Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Dona Chica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Hill Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Feliz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Garibaldi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gravatai Airport | GCV | Small Airport |
| Miraguaia Campo de Aviação Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Montenegro Airport | QGF | Small Airport |
| Novo Hamburgo Airport | QHV | Small Airport |
| Osório Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sunset Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vinícola Don Guerino Heliport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Canela
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Centro de Distribuição dos Correios | |
| Correios |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Canela
40 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias | |
| Capela Cristo Rei | |
| Capela dos Anjos | |
| Capela Nossa Senhora das Graças | |
| Capela Sagrada Família | |
| Capela Santa Cecília | |
| Capela Santa Terezinha | |
| Capela São Francisco de Assis | |
| Capela São José Operário | |
| Capelas Comunitárias (Capelas Mortuárias) | |
| Catedral de Pedra | |
| Comunidade Evangelica da Restauranção | |
| Comunidade Evangélica de Várzea Grande - IECLB | |
| Comunidade Santo Antônio | |
| Congregação Cristã no Brasil | |
| Congregação Cristã no Brasil | |
| Congregação Evangélica Luterana Cristo Redentor | |
| Gruta Nossa Senhora de Caravaggio | |
| Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia | |
| Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia |
Explore Near Canela
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Canela
38 places within 15 km
- • Morro Agudo
- • Morro Bela Vista
- • Morro Calçado
- • Morro da Canastra
- • Morro Dedão
- + 5 more
- • Ruínas do Cassino
- • Ruínas hotel
- • Big Land
- • Bondinhos Aéreos - Parques da Serra
- • Exceed Games Park Gramado
- • Parque das Laranjeiras
- • Parque das Nuvens
- + 4 more
- • Belvedere Vale do Quilombo
- • Cascata do Arroio Caçador
- • Cascata do Moinho
- • Mirante da Torre
- • Mirante do Morro Dedão
- + 12 more
🇧🇷 About Brazil
Public Holidays in Brazil
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Canela
What is the population of Canela?
Canela has a population of 48,946 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 374 people per square mile, spread across 130.9 square miles.
Is Canela expensive to live in?
The median household income is $3,600, 95% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Canela?
Canela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 113.2 inches.
How is the job market in Canela?
There are 832 business establishments in the area.