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Capão Alto, Brazil

Santa Catarina · Brazil

Capão Alto is a small town in Santa Catarina, Brazil with a population of 2,625. Elevation: 3,422 ft (1,043 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,625 Population 2/sq mi density
3,422 ft Elevation 1,043 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
59.0 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$2,736 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$2,736 median income

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About Capão Alto

Capão Alto is a municipality in the state of Santa Catarina in the South region of Brazil.

People

Population2,625
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,736

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain59.0 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation3,422 ft (1,043 m)
Population2,625
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation3,422 ft (1,043 m)
Coordinates-27.9369°, -50.5119°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceSanta Catarina
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation59.0 inches (1,499 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,736

About Capão Alto

Capão Alto is a small town in Brazil (Santa Catarina) with a population of 2,625. The city sits at an elevation of 3,422 feet (1,043 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.0 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Capão Alto is $2,736, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 45 business establishments.

Income: Capão Alto vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$2,736
96% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Capão Alto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,422 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above Brazil avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,422 ft (1,043 m)
Area1,657.0 sq mi (4,291.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-27.9369°N, 50.5119°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.0"
55% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.06"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2004 Unnamed Category 1 148 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 5.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in
July 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 5.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 6.1 in Wettest
October 60°F (15°C) 5.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in

Capão Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 52°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (4.1").

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Schools in Capão Alto

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Emiliano Ramos
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Radio Stations near Capão Alto

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Antena 1 94.7 FM adult, flashback AAC+ 64 kbps
Rádio Antena 1 88.3 FM adult, classic hip hop AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Capão Alto

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Memorial Nereu Ramos
Museu Ferroviário do 1º Batalhão - Lages
Museu Histórico Thiago de Castro

Libraries in Capão Alto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos Dorval Macedo0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Jorge Konder Bornhausen0.0

Farmers Markets in Capão Alto

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feira de Produtos
Iega Hortifruti
Mercado Público Municipal Osvaldo Uncini

Hotels in Capão Alto

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel e Restaurante Rech
Hotel Fazenda Cerro Azul
Pousada Lago do Amanhecer

Restaurants in Capão Alto

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Dourado da Serra
Hotel e Restaurante Rech
Queijo e Companhia

Clinics in Capão Alto

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #8626379601

Gas Stations in Capão Alto

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Posto Santin
Posto Serra Sul

Stadiums & Teams in Capão Alto

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Airports Near Capão Alto

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lages AirportLAJMedium Airport
Planalto Serrano Regional AirportEEAMedium Airport
Agro Bess AirportSmall Airport
Curitibanos AirportSmall Airport
Ismael Nunes AirportSmall Airport
Nelson Pizzani AirportSmall Airport
Old Vacaria AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Sumidor AirportSmall Airport
Vacaria AirportVCCSmall Airport
Walter Ewaldo Siegel AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Capão Alto

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Igreja de São Miguel da Reserva
Igreja de São Sebastião da Lagoa dos Patos
Nossa Senhora da Imaculada Conceição.

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Waterfalls
1
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo

🇧🇷 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 Capão Alto

What is the population of Capão Alto?

Capão Alto has a population of 2,625 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,657.0 square miles.

Is Capão Alto expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,736, 96% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Capão Alto?

Capão Alto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.0 inches.

How is the job market in Capão Alto?

There are 45 business establishments in the area.

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