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Cantagalo, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
Cantagalo is a small city in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with a population of 19,996. Elevation: 1,414 ft (431 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 19,996 |
| Population Density | 60 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,414 ft (431 m) |
| Coordinates | -21.9811°, -42.3681° |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Rio de Janeiro |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.0 inches (1,473 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $1,939 |
About Cantagalo
Cantagalo is a small city in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) with a population of 19,996. The city sits at an elevation of 1,414 feet (431 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.0 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.
Income: Cantagalo vs Brazil
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Income
| Median HH Income | $1,939 |
| 97% below Brazil avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 340 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Cantagalo
Cantagalo has an average annual temperature of 21.8°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.2°C), the coldest is Jul (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1225 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,414 ft (431 m) |
| Area | 336.0 sq mi (870.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.9811°N, 42.3681°W |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
Cantagalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in June to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.1") and July the driest (0.8").
Schools in Cantagalo
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIEP 277 - João Nicolau Filho "Janjão" | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Cantagalo
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conselheiro 87.7 FM | comunitária, eclética | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| CBN Vitória | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Conexão FM 98,1 | entreterimento, musicas | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Libraries in Cantagalo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Maria Ilza Rocha de Almeida | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Professora Olga Duarte | 0.0 | |||||
| CIEP 280 Professor Vasco da Silva Porto | 0.0 |
Bus Stations in Cantagalo
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cantagalo
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cantagalo
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cantagalo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cantagalo
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport | MEA | Medium Airport |
| Brigadeiro Francisco Pinto de Moura Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Tosana Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fly Lagos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Itaboraí Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Leopoldina Airport | LEP | Small Airport |
| Rio Louro Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| São João Nepomuceno Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Trimonte Jorge Mussi Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cantagalo
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela de São José | |
| Igreja Assembléia do Pastor Jhonnes | |
| Santuário do Santíssimo Sacramento | |
| Segunda Igreja Batista de Cantagalo | |
| Segunda Igreja Batista Nacional |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Brazil
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Cantagalo
What is the population of Cantagalo?
Cantagalo has a population of 19,996 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 336.0 square miles.
Is Cantagalo expensive to live in?
The median household income is $1,939, 97% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Cantagalo?
Cantagalo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.0 inches.
How is the job market in Cantagalo?
There are 340 business establishments in the area.