Sign In Register

Chapadinha, Brazil

Maranhão · Brazil

Chapadinha is a mid-size city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 81,386. Elevation: 358 ft (109 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
81,386 Population 54/sq mi density
358 ft Elevation 109 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
67.4 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$1,164 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,164 median income

Discover Chapadinha, Brazil

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population81,386
Density54/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,164

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain67.4 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Population81,386
Population Density54 / sq mi
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Coordinates-3.7417°, -43.3603°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMaranhão
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation67.4 inches (1,711 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,164

About Chapadinha

Chapadinha is a mid-size city in Brazil (Maranhão) with a population of 81,386. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet (109 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.4 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Chapadinha is $1,164, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149.

Income: Chapadinha vs Brazil

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$1,164
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)0

Business (County)

Restaurants0
Healthcare0
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Chapadinha

Chapadinha has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Oct (29.6°C), the coldest is Jun (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1385 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 21.8° / 36.8° 189.6
Feb 26.9°C / 80°F 21.6° / 36.2° 206.7
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 21.6° / 34.7° 362.1
Apr 26.7°C / 80°F 21.4° / 35.5° 293.3
May 26.6°C / 80°F 21.7° / 33.3° 129.6
Jun 26.3°C / 79°F 20.5° / 33.5° 41.5
Jul 26.3°C / 79°F 20.1° / 33.9° 25.3
Aug 27.3°C / 81°F 20° / 36.6° 5.5
Sep 28.7°C / 84°F 21° / 38.6° 9.0
Oct 29.6°C / 85°F 22.3° / 39.4° 9.5
Nov 29.3°C / 85°F 22.7° / 39.1° 48.8
Dec 29°C / 84°F 22° / 38.6° 64.1
Chapadinha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above Brazil avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area1,505.7 sq mi (3,899.8 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates-3.7417°N, 43.3603°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"
77% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 13.98"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 3, 2017.

Jan 3, 2017 Maranhao, Brazil M4.5 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
February 80°F (26°C) 10.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 14.0 in Coldest, Wettest
April 80°F (26°C) 12.8 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
June 80°F (26°C) 2.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 2.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 0.5 in Driest
September 83°F (28°C) 0.5 in
October 83°F (29°C) 0.8 in Warmest
November 83°F (28°C) 1.3 in
December 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in

Chapadinha has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in March to 83°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 67.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (14.0") and August the driest (0.5").

View full weather details →

Colleges & Universities in Chapadinha

Institution Type Founded Website
Instituto Estadual de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do MA - IEMA Pleno Chapadinha College - ,

Schools in Chapadinha

43 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
UI Dr. Almada Lima Filho - - - -
UE José de Sousa Almeida - - - -
UE Luzenir Ferro Lobo - - - -
UI Leide Pontes - - - -
UI Francisco Firmo Vieira - - - -
UI Cristo Rei - - - -
Colégio Nossa Senhora de Fátima - CONSEF - - - -
UE Acelino da Silva - - - -
Colégio Batista Chapadinhense - - - -
Universidade Infantil Higor Almeida - - - -
UE Pedro Vieira de Carvalho - - - -
Col. Alfredo Duailibe - - - -
Centro de Ensino Dr. Paulo Ramos - - - -
UE Nossa Senhora Aparecida - - - -
Centro de Ensino Dr. Otávio Vieira Passos - - - -
Centro Educa Mais Raimundo Araújo - - - -
UI Professor Oliveira Roma - - - -
UE Dom Pedro I - - - -
UI Francisco Isaías do Nascimento - CAIC - - - -
Unidade Integrada Coronel Joaquim Nunes - - - -
UE Nossa Senhora das Dores - - - -
Colégio Paraíso do Saber - - - -
UI Isaías Fortes de Meneses - - - -
UI Presidente José Sarney - - - -
UE Bernarda Portela da Ponte - - - -
Casa Familiar Rural de Chapadinha - - - -
Escola O Pequeno Príncipe - - - -
CE Dr. Moacir Bacelar Nunes - APAE - - - -
UI Manoel José de Santana - - - -
UE Joaquim Távora - - - -
UI Aldalina Silva Machado - - - -
UE Acelino da Silva - - - -
UI Sebastião Rodrigues Lobo - - - -
UE Carolina Mesquita de Araújo - - - -
UE Chapada das Mulatas - - - -
UI Alexandre Costa - - - -
UE Raimundo Gomes - - - -
UE Ana Fortes Meneses - - - -
UI Tancredo de Almeida Neves - - - -
UI João Gomes - - - -
UI Agostinho Ribeiro de Aguiar - - - -
UI Amélia Mendes Ferreira - - - -
UI Gonçalves Dias - - - -
View full schools details →

Clinics in Chapadinha

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BR #13422084579
BR #9143438652
BR #9144637110

Bus Stations in Chapadinha

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rodoviária

Gas Stations in Chapadinha

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BR #507163483
BR #507163486
Petrobrás
Petrobras
Posto Maranata
SP
Total

Stadiums & Teams in Chapadinha

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chapadinha

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brejo Airport-Small Airport
Chapadinha Airport-Small Airport
Doutor Almir Lopes de Oliveira Melo Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Bela Vista - Vontobel Agrícola Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Bomfim Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Santo Anjo Airstrip-Small Airport
Fazenda Vontobel-Small Airport
Santa Quitéria do Maranhão Airport-Small Airport
Urbano Santos Airport-Small Airport
Vargem Grande Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chapadinha

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja Assembleia de Deus
Nossa Senhora Aparecida

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Fortaleza

Around Chapadinha

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 35
Parks 9
Places of Worship 3

🇧🇷 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Chapadinha.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Chapadinha

What is the population of Chapadinha?

Chapadinha has a population of 81,386 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 1,505.7 square miles.

Is Chapadinha expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,164, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Chapadinha?

Chapadinha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.4 inches.

How is the job market in Chapadinha?

The median household income in Chapadinha is $1,164.

Nearby Cities

Compare Chapadinha with another city: