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Congo, Brazil

Paraíba · Brazil

Congo is a small town in Paraíba, Brazil with a population of 4,933. Elevation: 1,591 ft (485 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,933 Population 28/sq mi density
1,591 ft Elevation 485 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
20.2 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$1,450 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,450 median income

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About Congo

Congo, Paraíba is a municipality in the state of Paraíba in the Northeast Region of Brazil.

People

Population4,933
Density28/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,450

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain20.2 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation1,591 ft (485 m)
Population4,933
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation1,591 ft (485 m)
Coordinates-7.7969°, -36.6597°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceParaíba
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation20.2 inches (514 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,450

About Congo

Congo is a small town in Brazil (Paraíba) with a population of 4,933. The city sits at an elevation of 1,591 feet (485 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.2 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Congo is $1,450, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 84 business establishments.

Income: Congo vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,450
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)84

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Congo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,591 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above Brazil avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,591 ft (485 m)
Area178.0 sq mi (460.9 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates-7.7969°N, 36.6597°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"
47% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.65"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in
February 76°F (25°C) 2.2 in
March 76°F (25°C) 4.7 in Wettest
April 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in Coldest
August 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
October 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
November 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
December 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest

Congo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in July to 76°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and September the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Congo

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ESCOLA MUNICIPAL - - - -
ESCOLA ESTADUAL - - - -
Grupo Escolar - - - -
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Radio Stations near Congo

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Som Brega musica brasileira MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Almanaque adulto contemporaneo MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Forró regional music MP3 128 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 Congo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museu Miguel Guilherme - Desativado

Libraries in Congo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central0.0

Farmers Markets in Congo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Sumé
Mercado Público

Gas Stations in Congo

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auto Posto São Lucas
BR #4738191909
Paz Lucas

Stadiums & Teams in Congo

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Airports Near Congo

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeroclube Airport-Small Airport
Aeroguedes Airport-Small Airport
Arcoverde Airport-Small Airport
Caruaru AirportCAUSmall Airport
Fernando João Pereira dos Santos Filho Airport-Small Airport
Lourival Nunes de Farias Airport-Small Airport
Pesqueira Airport-Small Airport
São José do Egito Airport-Small Airport
Sertânia Airport-Small Airport
Severino Farias Airstrip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Fortaleza

🇧🇷 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 Congo

What is the population of Congo?

Congo has a population of 4,933 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 178.0 square miles.

Is Congo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,450, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Congo?

Congo 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 69°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.2 inches.

How is the job market in Congo?

There are 84 business establishments in the area.

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