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Crateús, Brazil

Ceará · Brazil

Crateús is a mid-size city in Ceará, Brazil with a population of 76,390. Elevation: 945 ft (288 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
76,390 Population 57/sq mi density
945 ft Elevation 288 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
33.0 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$1,454 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,454 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population76,390
Density57/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,454

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Population76,390
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Coordinates-5.1778°, -40.6695°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceCeará
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation33.0 inches (839 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,454

About Crateús

Crateús is a mid-size city in Brazil (Ceará) with a population of 76,390. The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet (288 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Crateús is $1,454, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 4 business establishments.

Income: Crateús vs Brazil

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$1,454
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)4

Business (County)

Restaurants0
Healthcare3
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Crateús

Crateús has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C (83°F). The hottest month is Nov (29.9°C), the coldest is Jun (26.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 686 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.4°C / 83°F 23.3° / 33.6° 107.2
Feb 27.9°C / 82°F 23° / 32.8° 128.0
Mar 27.5°C / 82°F 22.8° / 32.2° 151.3
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 22.6° / 31.7° 157.5
May 27.2°C / 81°F 22.1° / 32.2° 70.6
Jun 26.8°C / 80°F 21.2° / 32.4° 16.7
Jul 27.3°C / 81°F 21.2° / 33.4° 8.7
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 21.9° / 34.4° 8.2
Sep 29.2°C / 85°F 23° / 35.5° 0.5
Oct 29.8°C / 86°F 23.6° / 36.1° 4.1
Nov 29.9°C / 86°F 23.9° / 35.9° 4.5
Dec 29.6°C / 85°F 24° / 35.2° 28.9
Crateús has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Brazil avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Area1,343.8 sq mi (3,480.5 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates-5.1778°N, 40.6695°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.37"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
February 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
March 77°F (25°C) 9.4 in Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in Coldest
July 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in
August 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 80°F (26°C) 0.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.5 in Warmest
December 81°F (27°C) 1.7 in

Crateús has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in June to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.4") and August the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Crateús

Institution Type Founded Website
IFCE University - Visit →
Universidade Federal do Ceará University - Visit →

Schools in Crateús

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola E.E.F.M. Gov. Gonzaga Mota - - - -
Escola José Freire Filho - - - -
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Radio Stations near Crateús

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Seara 102,7 FM - AAC+ 96 kbps

Restaurants in Crateús

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Churrascaria

Train Stations in Crateús

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crateús

Bus Stations in Crateús

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Jardel Cavalcante Ribeiro
Terminal Rodoviário

Gas Stations in Crateús

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BR #1948972966
BR #1952430428
BR #1952430430
BR #476443449
BR #7771347584
BR #7777762851

Banks in Crateús

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco do Brasil

Stadiums & Teams in Crateús

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Airports Near Crateús

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brigadeiro Sampaio Airport-Small Airport
Crateús AirportJCSSmall Airport
Fazenda Flores Airport-Small Airport
Independência Airport-Small Airport
Manoel Rodrigues Airstrip-Small Airport
São Miguel do Tapuio Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Crateús

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assembleia de Deus do Templo Central
Catedral Senhor do Bonfim

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Fortaleza

Around Crateús

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 3
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 2
Banks 1
Parks 8
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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crateús

What is the population of Crateús?

Crateús has a population of 76,390 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 1,343.8 square miles.

Is Crateús expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,454, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Crateús?

Crateús has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches.

How is the job market in Crateús?

There are 4 business establishments in the area.

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