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Careaçu, Brazil

Minas Gerais · Brazil

Careaçu is a small city in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 6,816. Elevation: 2,677 ft (816 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,816 Population 85/sq mi density
2,677 ft Elevation 816 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
53.5 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$2,640 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$2,640 median income

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About Careaçu

Careaçu is a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais in the Southeast region of Brazil.

People

Population6,816
Density85/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$2,640

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain53.5 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation2,677 ft (816 m)
Population6,816
Population Density85 / sq mi
Elevation2,677 ft (816 m)
Coordinates-22.0431°, -45.6992°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMinas Gerais
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation53.5 inches (1,360 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,640

About Careaçu

Careaçu is a small city in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 6,816. The city sits at an elevation of 2,677 feet (816 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Careaçu is $2,640, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 116 business establishments.

Income: Careaçu vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$2,640
96% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)116

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Careaçu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 53.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,677 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above Brazil avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,677 ft (816 m)
Area79.9 sq mi (206.9 km²)
Population Density85/sq mi
Coordinates-22.0431°N, 45.6992°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.98"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 10.2 in Warmest
February 72°F (22°C) 8.7 in
March 71°F (22°C) 6.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in Coldest
July 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
October 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in
November 70°F (21°C) 6.9 in
December 71°F (22°C) 10.9 in Wettest

Careaçu has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.9") and July the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Careaçu

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Rodolfo Junqueira
Escola Estadual Ver. Joaquim Borges da Costa
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Radio Stations near Careaçu

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
PANORAMA FM 94,9 misc MP3 128 kbps
Educativa Inatel - 107,9 FM adult contemporary, classic hits MP3 128 kbps
Educativa Inatel adult contemporary, classic hits MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Máxima FM (Bom Despacho-MG) AAC+ 32 kbps

Libraries in Careaçu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bárbara Heliodora0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Pedralva0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Pouso Alegre0.0

Farmers Markets in Careaçu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Benedito Pereira dos Reis

Cafes in Careaçu

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fazenda do Vale
Fazenda do Vale Loja 2

Monuments in Careaçu

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nossa Senhora

Clinics in Careaçu

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Postinho de Saúde

Gas Stations in Careaçu

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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BR #12456045567
BR #518185879

Stadiums & Teams in Careaçu

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Airports Near Careaçu

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edu Chaves FieldGUJMedium Airport
Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky AirportVAGMedium Airport
Agropastoril Monte Alegre AirportSmall Airport
Caxambu AirportSmall Airport
Comandante Paschoal Patrocínio Filho AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Divisa AirstrioSmall Airport
Fazenda Paineira AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Paraíso AirportSmall Airport
Helibrás AirportSmall Airport
Mélio Viana Public AirportSmall Airport
Monte Cristo AirportSmall Airport
Ouro Fino AirportSmall Airport
Paraguaçu AirportSmall Airport
Pouso Alegre AirportPPYSmall Airport
Santa Rita do Sapucai AirportSmall Airport
São Lourenço AirportSSOSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Careaçu

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Penha
Capela de São Sebastião

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 Careaçu

What is the population of Careaçu?

Careaçu has a population of 6,816 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 85 people per square mile, spread across 79.9 square miles.

Is Careaçu expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,640, 96% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Careaçu?

Careaçu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.5 inches.

How is the job market in Careaçu?

There are 116 business establishments in the area.

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