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Caruaru, Brazil
Pernambuco · Brazil
Caruaru is a large city in Pernambuco, Brazil with a population of 402,290. Elevation: 1,864 ft (568 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 402,290 |
| Population Density | 938 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.2833°, -35.9761° |
| Timezone | America/Recife |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Pernambuco |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.9 inches (937 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $1,754 |
About Caruaru
Caruaru is a large city in Brazil (Pernambuco) with a population of 402,290. The city sits at an elevation of 1,864 feet (568 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.9 inches. The timezone is America/Recife.
Income: Caruaru vs Brazil
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $1,754 |
| 98% below Brazil avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 24 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 14 |
| Retail | 1 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Caruaru
Caruaru has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C (75°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.6°C), the coldest is Jul (20.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 815 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Area | 429.1 sq mi (1,111.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 938/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.2833°N, 35.9761°W |
| Timezone | America/Recife |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in |
Caruaru has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 67°F in August to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.0") and November the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Caruaru
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus II - Centro Universitário Tabosa de Almeida - ASCES-UNITA | University | — | — |
| Centro Universitário - UNINASSAU | University | — | — |
| Escola Técnica Estadual Ministro Fernando Lyra | College | — | Visit → |
| Escola Técnica Estadual Nelson Barbalho | College | — | — |
| Faculdade ASCES UNITA | University | — | — |
| Faculdade Maurício de Nassau | University | — | — |
| Faculdade Vale do Pajeú - Bezerros | University | — | — |
| Núcleo de Ciências da Vida - UFPE | Campus do Agreste | University | — | — |
| Núcleo de Práticas Jurídicas - NPJ - ASCES | University | — | — |
| Senac Caruaru | College | — | — |
| SENAI - Serviço Nacional da Indústria | College | — | — |
| UFPE - Universidade Federal de Pernambuco | University | — | Visit → |
| UFPE/CAA/NCV - Curso de Medicina | University | — | Visit → |
| UniFavip | Wyden | University | — | — |
| UNIP - Universidade Paulista | University | — | — |
Schools in Caruaru
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colégio Sagrado Coração | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Reabilitação e Educação Especial Rotary Club Caruaru | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Municipal Nossa Senhora de Fátima | — | — | — | — |
| Maple Bear Caruaru | — | — | — | — |
| Colégio Diocesano de Caruaru | — | — | — | — |
| Colégio Jesus Salvador | — | — | — | — |
| Colégio GGE - Caruaru | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Municipal Deputada Cristina Tavares | — | — | — | — |
| EREM Professor Vicente Monteiro | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Professora Adelia Leal Ferreira | — | — | — | — |
| Colégio Motivo | — | — | — | — |
| Colégio Sagrado Coração | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Reabilitação e Educação Especial Rotary Club Caruaru | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Municipal Nossa Senhora de Fátima | — | — | — | — |
| Maple Bear Caruaru | — | — | — | — |
| Colégio Diocesano de Caruaru | — | — | — | — |
| Colégio Jesus Salvador | — | — | — | — |
| Colégio GGE - Caruaru | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Municipal Deputada Cristina Tavares | — | — | — | — |
| EREM Professor Vicente Monteiro | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Professora Adelia Leal Ferreira | — | — | — | — |
| Colégio Motivo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Caruaru
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rádio Som Brega | musica brasileira | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Riacho FM - O Amor da Cidade | brega, entrevistas | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Almanaque | adulto contemporaneo | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Forró | regional music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio 104 FM | misc | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Rádio Cordeiro | pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Sertaneja | country | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Estádio | futebol | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Católica | catholic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Lembrança | flashback | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio C | pop dance | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Caruaru
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Cultural Casa Rosa | ||||
| Centro de Artesanato de Pernambuco | ||||
| Memorial J. Borges – Museo da Xilogravura | ||||
| Museu da Fábrica de Caroá | ||||
| Museu do Forró Luíz Gonzaga | ||||
| Oficina João do Pife |
Libraries in Caruaru
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Agreste Ariano Suassuna - CAA/UFPE | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca do Curso de Medicina / Biblioteca do NCV | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca do Curso de Medicina / Biblioteca do NCV | 0.0 | |||||
| SESI | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Caruaru
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feira da Sulanca | Brasilit | |||||
| Feira da Sulanca | Terreno da Fundac | |||||
| Feira de Caruaru | |||||
| Feira de Caruaru | |||||
| Feira de gado | |||||
| Mercado de Farinha | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Via Centro | |||||
| Quintal de casa |
Hotels in Caruaru
10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Caruaru
17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Caruaru
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Caruaru
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Caruaru
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Caruaru
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Caruaru
34 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Caruaru
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Caruaru
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Caruaru
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Caruaru
46 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Caruaru
12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Caruaru
5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Caruaru
12 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Caruaru
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Caruaru
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Caruaru Airport | CAU | Small Airport |
| Destilaria São Luiz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Alto do Cruzeiro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Lagoa do Cavalo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fernando João Pereira dos Santos Filho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Garanhuns Airport | QGP | Small Airport |
| José Múcio Monteiro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pesqueira Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Severino Farias Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Usina União Industria Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Caruaru
28 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Saúde Ana Rodrigues | ||
| Centro de Saúde Boa Vista | ||
| UBS Morada Nova | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família Agamenon Magalhães I e Encanto da Serra | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família CAIC | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família Caiucá I | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família Caiucá II | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família Cajá | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família Centenário | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família Cidade Jardim | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família Escola Salgado I, II e III | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família Jardim Liberdade | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família Jardim Panorama I | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família José Carlos Oliveira I | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família José Liberato I | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família José Liberato II | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família Maria Auxiliadora I e II | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família Morro São Francisco | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família Nova Caruaru | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família Padre Inácio | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família Rendeiras | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família Salgado I e II | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família Salgado III | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família Salgado IV | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família Santa Rosa I | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família Sinhazinha I e II | ||
| Unidade de Saúde da Família Vassoural I, II e III | ||
| Unidade de Saúde Mental Infanto Juvenil |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Caruaru
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela Nossa Senhora Rainha dos Anjos | |
| Capela Nossa Senhora Rainha dos Anjos | |
| Capela São Sebastião | |
| Capela São Sebastião | |
| Comunidade Católica Manaim | |
| Comunidade Católica Manaim | |
| Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia - Central Caruaru | |
| Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia - Central Caruaru | |
| Igreja Anglicana Paróquia do Advento | |
| Igreja Anglicana Paróquia do Advento | |
| Igreja Batista Bíblica de Caruaru | |
| Igreja Batista Bíblica de Caruaru | |
| Igreja Evangélica Encontro das Águas | |
| Igreja Evangélica Encontro das Águas | |
| Igreja luz eterna | |
| Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Assunção | |
| Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Assunção | |
| Salão do Reino das Testemunhas de Jeová |
Quick Facts
Around Caruaru
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Caruaru
1 places within 15 km
- • Monte Bom Jesus
🇧🇷 About Brazil
Public Holidays in Brazil
15 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Caruaru
What is the population of Caruaru?
Caruaru has a population of 402,290 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 938 people per square mile, spread across 429.1 square miles.
Is Caruaru expensive to live in?
The median household income is $1,754, 98% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Caruaru?
Caruaru 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 70°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.9 inches.
How is the job market in Caruaru?
There are 24 business establishments in the area, including 4 restaurants and food service locations.