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Cantá, Brazil

Roraima · Brazil

Cantá is a small city in Roraima, Brazil with a population of 18,682. Elevation: 249 ft (76 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,682 Population 6/sq mi density
249 ft Elevation 76 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
68.3 in Annual Rain
America / Boa Vista Timezone
$1,200 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,200 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population18,682
Density6/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,200

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain68.3 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Population18,682
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Coordinates2.6103°, -60.5975°
TimezoneAmerica/Boa_Vista
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceRoraima
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation68.3 inches (1,735 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,200

About Cantá

Cantá is a small city in Brazil (Roraima) with a population of 18,682. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.3 inches. The timezone is America/Boa_Vista.

The median household income in Cantá is $1,200, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 318 business establishments.

Income: Cantá vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,200
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)318

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Cantá

Cantá has an average annual temperature of 29.2°C (85°F). The hottest month is Oct (30.2°C), the coldest is Jul (27.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1812 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 29.3°C / 85°F 24.3° / 34.3° 27.0
Feb 29.6°C / 85°F 24.6° / 34.6° 33.8
Mar 29.8°C / 86°F 24.7° / 34.9° 54.9
Apr 29.6°C / 85°F 24.7° / 34.5° 157.9
May 28.3°C / 83°F 24.1° / 32.5° 342.0
Jun 28°C / 82°F 23.5° / 32.4° 339.7
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 23.2° / 32.5° 306.0
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 23.9° / 33.4° 225.4
Sep 29.6°C / 85°F 24.5° / 34.8° 98.5
Oct 30.2°C / 86°F 24.9° / 35.4° 72.8
Nov 30°C / 86°F 24.8° / 35.2° 87.3
Dec 29.4°C / 85°F 24.6° / 34.3° 67.0
Cantá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above Brazil avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area3,305.7 sq mi (8,561.7 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates2.6103°N, 60.5975°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boa_Vista

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.3"
80% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.8 on Mar 26, 2021.

Jan 31, 2021 82 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana M5.5 112 km
Mar 26, 2021 80 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana M4.8 110 km
Feb 22, 2021 86 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana M4.4 112 km
Feb 7, 2021 89 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana M4.3 115 km
Feb 19, 2021 70 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana M4.1 109 km
Mar 24, 2021 79 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana M4.1 113 km
Feb 2, 2021 93 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana M4.1 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in
March 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in
May 81°F (27°C) 11.5 in
June 80°F (26°C) 13.5 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 12.0 in Coldest
August 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in
October 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
November 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in
December 82°F (28°C) 2.0 in

Cantá has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in July to 83°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 68.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.5") and January the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Cantá

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Estadual Indígena Professor Ednilson Lima Cavalcante - - - -
Escola Estadual Indígena Antonio Domingos Malaquias - - - -
Escola Estadual Indígena Professor Ednilson Lima Cavalcante - - - -
Escola Municipal Tia Ercilia - - - -
Colegio Estadual Militarizado Jose Aureliano da Costa CEM XXVIII - - - -
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Museums in Cantá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museu Integrado de Roraima
Museu Integrado de Roraima

Libraries in Cantá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Estácio0.0
Biblioteca IFRR0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Central Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cantá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feira do Garimpeiro
Feira do Passarão
Feira do Pintolândia
Feira do Produtor
Feira do Romeo Caldas
Feira do São Francisco
Feira do São Vicente

Monuments in Cantá

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Milho Gigante

Clinics in Cantá

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de saúde Sebastião Rodrigues Silva

Gas Stations in Cantá

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BR #9046416060
BR #9046533420

Stadiums & Teams in Cantá

TeamLeagueDivision
Estádio Canarinho
Estádio Ribeirão

Airports Near Cantá

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International AirportBVBLarge Airport
Aeroleves Airstrip-Small Airport
Arroz Faccio Airport-Small Airport
Aviação Agrícola Manain Airport-Small Airport
Barra do Vento Airport-Small Airport
Cical Taxi Aéreo e Agro Pecuária Airport-Small Airport
Condomínio Aeronáutico Monte Cristo Airport-Small Airport
Estância Norteagro Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Angra dos Reis Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Brasília-Small Airport
Fazenda Jijú Airstrip-Small Airport
Fazenda Murará Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Paraíso Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Santa Maria do Jacamim Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda São Marco Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Serra da Lua Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Serra da Prata Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Smith Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Tucumã Airstrip-Small Airport
Hangar Du Fanta Airstrip-Small Airport
Lago do Robertinho Airport-Small Airport
Malboro Airport-Small Airport
Manoá-Pium Airport-Small Airport
Morada do Sol Airstrip-Small Airport
Novo Intento Airport-Small Airport
Ouro Fino Airport-Small Airport
Pouso da Águia Airport-Small Airport
Professor Ferreirinha Airstrip-Small Airport
Rancho Tandera Airstrip-Small Airport
Sítio AJJ Airstrip-Small Airport
Wapum Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Cantá

30 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BariClinic Roraima
C.D.I - Centro de Diagnóstico por Imagem
Centro Clínico Radiológico Oliveira
Centro Oncológico de Roraima
Clínica MedCenter
Clínica + Você / Advocacia Trabalhista
Clinica DO OLHO
Clínica dos Motoristas
Clínica Endhos Medicina Integrada
Clínica Médica L&C Saúde
Clínica Renal de Roraima
Cliniscan - Centro Clínico Imaginológico
CMP Trânsito
CREM - Centro de Referência e Especialidades Médicas Andrea Patrícia Madruga
Dentmed
Dra. Imery Sampaio
G Trânsito
Galeria Vida
Geap
INCORDIS - Instituto de Cardiologia
Instituto Roraimense de Otorrino - IRO
Medclinic
Monte Sinai Clínica de Cardiologia
Posto de saúde
Posto de Saúde
Prosseg
Saúde e Vida
UBS Pintolândia
UBS Pricumã
Unidade Básica de Saúde Liberdade

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Boa_Vista

🇧🇷 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 Cantá

What is the population of Cantá?

Cantá has a population of 18,682 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 3,305.7 square miles.

Is Cantá expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,200, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Cantá?

Cantá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.3 inches.

How is the job market in Cantá?

There are 318 business establishments in the area.

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