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Caparaó, Brazil

Minas Gerais · Brazil

Caparaó is a small city in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 5,048. Elevation: 2,792 ft (851 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,048 Population 81/sq mi density
2,792 ft Elevation 851 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
37.1 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$1,939 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,939 median income

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About Caparaó

Caparaó

Caparaó National Park is a national park created in 1961 to protect the Caparaó Mountains, located on the border between Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo states in Brazil. Pico da Bandeira, one of the highest mountains in Brazil, is located there.

People

Population5,048
Density81/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,939

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain37.1 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation2,792 ft (851 m)
Population5,048
Population Density81 / sq mi
Elevation2,792 ft (851 m)
Coordinates-20.5231°, -41.9044°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMinas Gerais
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation37.1 inches (943 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,939

About Caparaó

Caparaó is a small city in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 5,048. The city sits at an elevation of 2,792 feet (851 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Caparaó is $1,939, which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 86 business establishments.

Income: Caparaó vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,939
97% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)86

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Caparaó enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,792 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above Brazil avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,792 ft (851 m)
Area62.5 sq mi (161.9 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates-20.5231°N, 41.9044°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
2% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.79"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 8.4 in
February 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 5.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
June 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
July 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
August 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
November 67°F (20°C) 7.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 8.9 in Wettest

Caparaó has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 60°F in June to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.9") and June the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Caparaó

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EEEFM São José - - - -
EMEF João Alves Lacerda - - - -
Escola Estadual Pedro Inácio Nogueira - - - -
Escola Municipal Manoel Ferreira Lima - - - -
Escola Estadual Professor Francisco Lentz - - - -
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Radio Stations near Caparaó

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Bons Tempos FM - MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Caparaó

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Caparaó0.0

Cafes in Caparaó

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A Cafeteria
Cafeteria Grão a Dois

Monuments in Caparaó

5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A Grande Fonte de Caparaó
Fonte do Leão
Fonte dos Peixes de Caparaó
Monumento da Biblia
Monumento Dois Poderes

Clinics in Caparaó

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saúde de Caparaó
Posto de Saúde de Boa Vista

Gas Stations in Caparaó

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auto Posto Caparaó
Auto Posto Pedra Menina

Banks in Caparaó

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sicoob

Stadiums & Teams in Caparaó

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Airports Near Caparaó

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeroporto Elias Breder AirportJMASmall Airport
Cachoeiro do Itapemirim - Raimundo de Andrade AirportCDISmall Airport
Cristiano Ferreira Varella Airport-Small Airport
Elber Pereira Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Fenix Airport-Small Airport
Itaperuna AirportITPSmall Airport
Lajinha Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Caparaó

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agências dos Correios de Caparaó

Churches & Religious Organizations in Caparaó

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Comunidade Nossa Senhora Aparecida - Galiléia
Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia em Caparaó
Igreja Assembleia de Deus
Igreja Assembleia de Deus do Ministrerio de Espera Feliz
Igreja Assembleia de Deus Ministério Madureira
Igreja Assembleia de Deus Renovada
Igreja da Fé e Libertação
Igreja de São Sebastião
Igreja Evangelica
Igreja Evangelica Ebenezer
Igreja Matriz de Santo Antônio
Igreja Metodista em Caparaó
Igreja Pentecostal Deus e Amor de Caparaó
Igreja Presbiteriana do Brasil
Igreja Religiosa!
Nova Igreja de Caparó
Primeira Assembleia de Deus de Caparaó
primeira Igreja Batista em Caparaó
Primeira Igreja Maranata de Caparaó
Salão do Reino das Testemunhas de Jeová

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Caparaó

What is the population of Caparaó?

Caparaó has a population of 5,048 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 81 people per square mile, spread across 62.5 square miles.

Is Caparaó 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 Caparaó?

Caparaó enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.1 inches.

How is the job market in Caparaó?

There are 86 business establishments in the area.

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