Cataguases, Brazil
Minas Gerais · Brazil
Cataguases is a mid-size city in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 66,261. Elevation: 591 ft (180 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 66,261 |
| Population Density | 298 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | -21.3892°, -42.6967° |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Minas Gerais |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.2 inches (1,454 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cataguases
Cataguases is a mid-size city in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 66,261. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet (180 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.2 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.
Climate in Cataguases
Cataguases has an average annual temperature of 23.8°C (75°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.8°C), the coldest is Jul (21°C). Average annual precipitation is 1091 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.9°F |
| 37% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 222.6 sq mi (576.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 298/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.3892°S, 42.6967°W |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 8.9 in |
Cataguases has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 66°F in June to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.5") and June the driest (0.5").
Colleges & Universities in Cataguases
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEFET-MG Campus III | College | - | , |
| UNIPAC | University | - | , |
Schools in Cataguases
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Estadual Manuel Inácio Peixoto | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipak Antônio Amaro | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cataguases
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBN Vitória | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Rádio Meio Norte 91.1 FM | - | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Conexão FM 98,1 | entreterimento, musicas | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Sensação FM 105.5 Mhz (Rio Pomba - MG) (ZYN228) | miscellaneous, popular music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Unitins FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jovem Fm | pop rock, popular | AAC 48 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Cataguases
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Bom Preço | |||||
| Mercearia |
Bus Stations in Cataguases
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cataguases
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervejaria Calico |
Stadiums & Teams in Cataguases
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cataguases
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco de Assis Airport | JDF | Medium Airport |
| Presidente Itamar Franco Airport | IZA | Medium Airport |
| Cristiano Ferreira Varella Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Doutor Saulo Villela Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda do Rochedo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Fenix Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Leopoldina Airport | LEP | Small Airport |
| São João Nepomuceno Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ubá Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Viçosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cataguases
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela São João Batista | |
| Igreja Batista em Renovação Espiritual | |
| igreja Evangélica Assembleia de Deus Cataguases | |
| Igreja Nossa Senhora Aparecida | |
| Igreja Nossa Senhora de Fátima | |
| Igreja Pentecostal Deus é Amor | |
| Igreja Santa Rita | |
| Primeira Igreja Batista | |
| Radio Evangelica Lider |
Quick Facts
Around Cataguases
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Brazil
15 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Cataguases?
Cataguases has a population of 66,261 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 298 people per square mile, spread across 222.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cataguases?
Cataguases has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 57.2 inches.
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