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Canudos, Brazil
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Canudos is a small city in Bahia, Brazil with a population of 16,105. Elevation: 1,273 ft (388 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Canudos
Canudos is a municipality in the northeast region of Bahia, Brazil. The original town, since flooded by the Cocorobó Dam, was the scene of violent clashes between peasants and republican police in the 1890s.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 16,105 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.8967°, -39.0264° |
| Timezone | America/Bahia |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Bahia |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.9 inches (480 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $1,280 |
About Canudos
Canudos is a small city in Brazil (Bahia) with a population of 16,105. The city sits at an elevation of 1,273 feet (388 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.9 inches. The timezone is America/Bahia.
Income: Canudos vs Brazil
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Income
| Median HH Income | $1,280 |
| 98% below Brazil avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 274 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Canudos
Canudos has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.7°C), the coldest is Jul (22.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 574 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Area | 1,599.7 sq mi (4,143.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.8967°N, 39.0264°W |
| Timezone | America/Bahia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 2.3 in |
Canudos has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.6") and September the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Canudos
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Avançado de Canudos | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Canudos
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Municipal Habitacional Núcleo Dois | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Castro Silva | - | - | - | - |
| Colégio Estadual Luís Cabral | - | - | - | - |
| Colégio Municipal Arnaldo Ferreira | - | - | - | - |
| Colégio Modelo Maria José de Souza Alves | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Municipal de Educação Infantil Valdete Maria Martins Guedes | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Jairo Azi | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Canudos
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Canudos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museu Casa de Vó Izabel | ||||
| Museu Histórico de Canudos | ||||
| Museu João Régis |
Hotels in Canudos
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Canudos
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Canudos
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Canudos
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Canudos
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Canudos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Canudos
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Canudos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Euclides da Cunha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Mainau Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Monte Santo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Uauá Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Canudos
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correios |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Canudos
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela de Santo Antônio | |
| Congregação Cristã no Brasil | |
| Igreja Assembléia de Deus | |
| Igreja Assembléia de Deus | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Fátima | |
| Igreja Evangélica Assembléia de Deus Missão | |
| Igreja Matriz de Santo Antônio | |
| Igreja Petencostal Deus é Amor | |
| Primeira Igreja Batista em Canudos | |
| Salão do Reino das Testemunhas de Jeová |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Brazil
15 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Canudos
What is the population of Canudos?
Canudos has a population of 16,105 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 1,599.7 square miles.
Is Canudos expensive to live in?
The median household income is $1,280, 98% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Canudos?
Canudos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.9 inches.
How is the job market in Canudos?
There are 274 business establishments in the area.