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Carutapera, Brazil
Maranhão · Brazil
Carutapera is a small city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 24,238. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Carutapera
Carutapera is the northernmost city in the Brazilian state of Maranhão.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 24,238 |
| Population Density | 34 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.2074°, -46.0236° |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Maranhão |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 83.7 inches (2,125 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $1,200 |
About Carutapera
Carutapera is a small city in Brazil (Maranhão) with a population of 24,238. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.7 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.
Income: Carutapera vs Brazil
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $1,200 |
| 98% below Brazil avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 412 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Carutapera
Carutapera has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Nov (28.4°C), the coldest is Mar (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2475 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 716.1 sq mi (1,854.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.2074°N, 46.0236°W |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 17.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in |
Carutapera has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in March to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 83.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (17.0") and October the driest (0.2").
Schools in Carutapera
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escolinha Padre Luciano Gariglio | - | - | - | - |
| UE São Benedito | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Ensino Dr. Tarquinio Lopes Filho | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Infantil Padre Mário Racca | - | - | - | - |
| UE RURAL DE 1 GRAU DORALICE DOURADO | - | - | - | - |
| UE Sonho Dourado | - | - | - | - |
| UE Professora Ordalinda Freitas | - | - | - | - |
| Unidade Integrada Vereador Laércio Fernandes de Oliveira | - | - | - | - |
| EM Almirante Barroso | - | - | - | - |
| EM Maria Izabel Maia Chagas | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Referência Educacional Professora Maria Valdionice Pereira da Silva | - | - | - | - |
| UI Vila Dourado | - | - | - | - |
| UI Moacir Heraclito Remedios | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal José Sebastião Tavares | - | - | - | - |
| EM Prof. Georgina B. Ribeiro | - | - | - | - |
| EM Maximiliano GOnçalves Texeira | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Educação Infantil Professora Maria Isabel Silva Amorim | - | - | - | - |
| EM ANTONIO DE OLIVEIRA LIMA | - | - | - | - |
| UE Tancredo Neves | - | - | - | - |
Airports Near Carutapera
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cândido Mendes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carutapera Airport | CTP | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Bom Jesus Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Turiaçu Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Carutapera?
Carutapera has a population of 24,238 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 716.1 square miles.
Is Carutapera expensive to live in?
The median household income is $1,200, 98% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Carutapera?
Carutapera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 196 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.7 inches.
How is the job market in Carutapera?
There are 412 business establishments in the area.