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Carnaúba dos Dantas, Brazil

Rio Grande do Norte · Brazil

Carnaúba dos Dantas is a small city in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil with a population of 7,992. Elevation: 1,024 ft (312 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,992 Population 66/sq mi density
1,024 ft Elevation 312 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
16.3 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$1,930 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,930 median income

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About Carnaúba dos Dantas

Carnaúba dos Dantas is a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Norte in the Northeast region of Brazil. With an area of 246.308 square kilometers (95.100 sq mi), of which 2.0242 square kilometres (0.7815 sq mi) is urban, it is located 234,1 km from Natal, the state capital, and 1.606 km from Brasília, the federal capital. Its population in the 2022 demographic census was 7.922 inhabitants, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), ranking as the 78nd most populous municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Norte.

People

Population7,992
Density66/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,930

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain16.3 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Population7,992
Population Density66 / sq mi
Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Coordinates-6.5556°, -36.5950°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceRio Grande do Norte
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation16.3 inches (415 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,930

About Carnaúba dos Dantas

Carnaúba dos Dantas is a small city in Brazil (Rio Grande do Norte) with a population of 7,992. The city sits at an elevation of 1,024 feet (312 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.3 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Carnaúba dos Dantas is $1,930, which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 136 business establishments.

Income: Carnaúba dos Dantas vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,930
97% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)136

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Carnaúba dos Dantas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,024 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Brazil avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Area120.3 sq mi (311.6 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates-6.5556°N, 36.5950°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.98"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 11, 2010.

Jan 11, 2010 2 km NW of Poço Branco, Brazil M4.3 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.6 in
February 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
March 78°F (26°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in
May 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
October 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in Warmest

Carnaúba dos Dantas has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in July to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and September the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Carnaúba dos Dantas

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Instituto municipal João Candido Filho
Escola Estadual Caetano Dantas
Escola Estadual João Henrique Dantas
Escola Municipal Clivia Marinho Lopes
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Museums in Carnaúba dos Dantas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura de Jardim do Seridó
Museu do Sertanejo

Libraries in Carnaúba dos Dantas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ruy Barbosa0.0
Industria do Conhecimento0.0

Farmers Markets in Carnaúba dos Dantas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feira Livre
Mercadinho Central
Mercadinho e Açougue Dois Irmãos
Mercado Público
Mercado Público de Parelhas
Mercado Público de Sâo José do Sabugi

Monuments in Carnaúba dos Dantas

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento do Alto do Vaqueiro
Monumento em Homenagem a Caetano Dantas

Castles in Carnaúba dos Dantas

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castelo de Bivar

Bus Stations in Carnaúba dos Dantas

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Rodoviário

Gas Stations in Carnaúba dos Dantas

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #618913471
BR #618915322
BR #763275237

Stadiums & Teams in Carnaúba dos Dantas

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Airports Near Carnaúba dos Dantas

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Presidente João Suassuna AirportCPVMedium Airport
Aeroclube AirportSmall Airport
Aerofrásio AirportSmall Airport
Aeroporto Brigadeiro Firmino AyresJPOSmall Airport
Caicó AirportSmall Airport
Currais Novos AirportQCPSmall Airport
Jardim do Seridó AirportSmall Airport
Jucurutu AirportSmall Airport
Lagoa Nova AirportSmall Airport
Pedra AirportSmall Airport
Pedro Simões Pimenta AirportSmall Airport
Santa Cruz AirportSmall Airport
Sítio Flor de Lys AirportSmall Airport
Vitalli AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carnaúba dos Dantas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Centro pastoral

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Fortaleza

🇧🇷 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 Carnaúba dos Dantas

What is the population of Carnaúba dos Dantas?

Carnaúba dos Dantas has a population of 7,992 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 120.3 square miles.

Is Carnaúba dos Dantas expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,930, 97% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Carnaúba dos Dantas?

Carnaúba dos Dantas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.3 inches.

How is the job market in Carnaúba dos Dantas?

There are 136 business establishments in the area.

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