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Castro, Brazil

Paraná · Brazil

Castro is a mid-size city in Paraná, Brazil with a population of 73,075. Elevation: 3,235 ft (986 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
73,075 Population 65/sq mi density
3,235 ft Elevation 986 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
61.7 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$2,664 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
$2,664 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population73,075
Density65/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,664

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain61.7 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation3,235 ft (986 m)
Population73,075
Population Density65 / sq mi
Elevation3,235 ft (986 m)
Coordinates-24.7893°, -50.0123°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceParaná
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation61.7 inches (1,567 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,664

About Castro

Castro is a mid-size city in Brazil (Paraná) with a population of 73,075. The city sits at an elevation of 3,235 feet (986 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.7 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Castro is $2,664, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 17 business establishments, including 1 restaurants.

Income: Castro vs Brazil

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$2,664
96% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Restaurants1
Healthcare2
Retail6

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Castro

Castro has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1551 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 189.7
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 181.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 139.9
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 91.3
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 96.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 111.6
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 91.9
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 81.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 125.5
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 153.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 129.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 160.5
Castro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,235 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above Brazil avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,235 ft (986 m)
Area1,126.7 sq mi (2,918.1 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates-24.7893°N, 50.0123°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.7"
62% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.68"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 4, 2006.

Jan 4, 2006 13 km SSW of Telêmaco Borba, Brazil M4.3 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 7.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 6.5 in
March 67°F (19°C) 5.2 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
August 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 5.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 5.8 in
November 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in
December 66°F (19°C) 6.3 in

Castro has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 55°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.7") and August the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Castro

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colégio Vespasiano - - - -
Colégio Estadual Antônio e Marcos Cavanis - - - -
Emília Júnior - - - -
Sepam - - - -
CMEI Professora Marly Rolim - - - -
Escola Estadual do Campo de Castrolanda - - - -
Colégio Agrícola - - - -
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Radio Stations near Castro

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MS Web Rádio esportes, hits AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Castro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa da Memória Parque Histórico de Carambeí
Museu do Imigrante Alemão - Casa do Colono Das Kolonistenhaus
Museu do Trator
Museu do Tropeiro

Libraries in Castro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Carambeí0.0

Farmers Markets in Castro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal do Produtor

Hotels in Castro

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buganville Express
Grande Hotel
Hotel Buganville
Hotel Central Palace
Hotel Fazenda das 100 Árvores
Hotel Urano
Pousada Oosterhuis
Pousada Rota dos Tropeiros

Restaurants in Castro

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estação de Molen
Restaurante Casantiga
Restaurante Casantiga
Restaurante Dois Leões
Restaurante e Lanchonete Posto do Mel III
Restaurante Morro do Cristo
Sansey Restaurante Oriental

Cinemas in Castro

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cineplus

Theatres in Castro

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Bento Mussurunga

Monuments in Castro

4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fazenda Capão Alto
Monumento aos Tropeiros
Monumento aos Tropeiros
Morro do Cristo

Clinics in Castro

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BR #8863017963
Casa de Saúde Dr Libânio
Posto de Saúde Vila Rio Branco
Unidade Básica de Saúde Bom Jesus
Unidade Básica de Saúde Jeová Ribeiro

Train Stations in Castro

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estação Maracanã

Bus Stations in Castro

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estação Rodoviária de Castro
Rodoviária em construção
Terminal Rodoviário Nelson Eufrasio Meyer

Gas Stations in Castro

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auto Posto Castrolanda
BR #1065750572
BR #241401784
Posto Borsato 2000
Posto Caramuru
Posto do Mel III
Posto Via Láctea
VR

Banks in Castro

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco do Brasil
Caixa Econômica Federal
Sicredi
Sicredi
Sicredi

Airports Near Castro

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ponta Grossa Airport - Comandante Antonio Amilton BeraldoPGZMedium Airport
Telêmaco Borba AirportTECMedium Airport
Castro Airport-Small Airport
Ely Rego Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda da Ilha Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Iapó Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Pedra Branca Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Thália Airport-Small Airport
Iberá Airport-Small Airport
Itararé Airport-Small Airport
Jorge Luiz Stocco Airport-Small Airport
Max Fontoura Airport-Small Airport
Piraí do Sul Airport-Small Airport
Serrinha Airport-Small Airport
Xanadu Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castro

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja Evengélica Reformada de Castrolanda
Igreja Luterana
Igreja Matriz de Santana
Igreja Presbiteriana de Castro
Nossa Senhora do Rosário
Nosso Senhora do Perpétuo Socorro

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Waterfalls
7
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo

Around Castro

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Hospitals 2
Restaurants 1
Supermarkets 6
Banks 3
Museums 1
Hotels 5
Parks 29
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 3

Things to See Near Castro

4 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Morro do Chapéu
🏛️ Ruins (2)
  • • Calpar
  • • Calpar
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Mirante do Morro do Cristo

🇧🇷 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 Castro

What is the population of Castro?

Castro has a population of 73,075 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 65 people per square mile, spread across 1,126.7 square miles.

Is Castro expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,664, 96% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Castro?

Castro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.7 inches.

How is the job market in Castro?

There are 17 business establishments in the area, including 1 restaurants and food service locations.

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