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Cruz Alta, Brazil
Rio Grande do Sul · Brazil
Cruz Alta is a mid-size city in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil with a population of 58,913. Elevation: 1,558 ft (475 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 58,913 |
| Population Density | 82 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,558 ft (475 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.6440°, -53.6063° |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 68.2 inches (1,732 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $3,120 |
About Cruz Alta
Cruz Alta is a mid-size city in Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul) with a population of 58,913. The city sits at an elevation of 1,558 feet (475 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.2 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.
Income: Cruz Alta vs Brazil
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Income
| Median HH Income | $3,120 |
| 96% below Brazil avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,002 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Cruz Alta
Cruz Alta has an average annual temperature of 19.6°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.5°C), the coldest is Jul (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1608 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,558 ft (475 m) |
| Area | 720.2 sq mi (1,865.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.6440°N, 53.6063°W |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in |
Cruz Alta has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 57°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 68.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (4.9").
Colleges & Universities in Cruz Alta
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Unicruz | University | — | Visit → |
| ESCOLA SENAR | College | — | — |
| Instituto de Educação Professor Annes Dias | College | — | — |
| SEG | University | — | — |
| SEG | College | — | — |
| Uergs - Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul | University | — | — |
| UNOPAR | University | — | — |
Schools in Cruz Alta
32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.E.E.F. Amado Lacroix | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Estadual Catharino Azambuja | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Doutor Cândido Machado | — | — | — | — |
| E.E.E.M. Maria Bandarra Westphalen | — | — | — | — |
| E.M.E.F. Intendente Vasconcelos Ponto | — | — | — | — |
| E.M.E.F> Ildo Meneguetti. | — | — | — | — |
| C I E P Especial | — | — | — | — |
| E. E. E. M. Dom Antônio Reis | — | — | — | — |
| E. E. Hildebrando Westphalen | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Estadual Arthur Brum | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Arnaldo Ballve | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Carlos Gomes | — | — | — | — |
| Gabriel Miranda School | — | — | — | — |
| Colégio Franciscano Santíssima Trindade | — | — | — | — |
| Escola de Aperfeiçoamento de Sargentos das Armas | — | — | — | — |
| Totem | — | — | — | — |
| Universidade Aberta do Brasil - UAB | — | — | — | — |
| E.M.E.F. Professor Antonio Serra Pereira | — | — | — | — |
| E. E. E. F. Sonho de Um Menino | — | — | — | — |
| E.E.E.F. Pacífico Dias da Fonseca | — | — | — | — |
| E.M.E.F. Ticiano Camerotti | — | — | — | — |
| E.M.E.I. Nena Schmidt | — | — | — | — |
| E.M.E.F. Gabriel Annes da Silva | — | — | — | — |
| E.E.E.F. Toríbio Veríssimo | — | — | — | — |
| E.M.E.I. Tia Sirlei | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Municipal E. F. 18 de Agosto | — | — | — | — |
| EMEI do Carinho | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Estadual Major Belarmino Cortes | — | — | — | — |
| E.M.E.F. Castelo Branco | — | — | — | — |
| NEEJA ERICO VERISSIMO | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Venâncio Aires | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Margarida Pardelhas | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Cruz Alta
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rádio Repórter (Ijuí) | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Iguatemi (Ijuí) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Jornal da Manhã (Ijuí) | — | MP3 32 kbps |
Museums in Cruz Alta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erico Verissimo Museum | ||||
| Museu Municipal e Arquivo Histórico de Cruz Alta |
Libraries in Cruz Alta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca e Hemeroteca Pública Municipal Josino dos Santos Lima | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Visconde de Mauá | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cruz Alta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Colonial | |||||
| FEIRA DE ECONOMIA SOLIDÁRIA | |||||
| Fruteira de Lomba |
Hotels in Cruz Alta
15 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cruz Alta
28 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cruz Alta
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Cruz Alta
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Cruz Alta
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Cruz Alta
5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Cruz Alta
2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cruz Alta
11 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cruz Alta
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cruz Alta
14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cruz Alta
10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Cruz Alta
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Cruz Alta
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cruz Alta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cruz Alta
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Santo Ângelo Airport | GEL | Medium Airport |
| Aero Parque Tupã Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agropecuária Monte Alverne Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carlos Ruhl Airport | CZB | Small Airport |
| Condomínio Aeronáutico Fênix Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Empresa Agrícola Chiapeta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Érico Veríssimo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Espumoso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda do Cedro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Fortaleza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Santa Cecília Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda São Jorge | — | Small Airport |
| Ibirubá Airport | — | Small Airport |
| João Batista Bos Filho Airport | IJU | Small Airport |
| Júlio de Castilho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Palmeira das Missões Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sarandi Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cruz Alta
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Agência Central dos Correios | |
| Agência Universal - Correios | |
| Estação de Recebimento Regional dos Correios |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cruz Alta
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 3° Igreja do Evangelho Quadrangular | |
| A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias | |
| A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias | |
| Centro Espírita Caminho da Luz | |
| Centro Pastoral Diocesano | |
| Congregação Cristã no Brasil | |
| Grupo Espírita Bezerra de Menezes | |
| Igreja Aventista do Sétimo Dia | |
| Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias - Mórmons - Templo Central | |
| Igreja em Cruz Alta | |
| Igreja Evangélica | |
| Igreja Evangélica da Graça de Deus | |
| Igreja Evangélica de Deus | |
| Igreja Evangélica Mundial do Poder de Deus | |
| Igreja Metodista | |
| Igreja N. S. Fátima | |
| Igreja Presbiteriana | |
| Igreja São Vitor Matana | |
| Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Conceição | |
| Salão Paroquial |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Brazil
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What is the population of Cruz Alta?
Cruz Alta has a population of 58,913 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 720.2 square miles.
Is Cruz Alta expensive to live in?
The median household income is $3,120, 96% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Cruz Alta?
Cruz Alta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.2 inches.
How is the job market in Cruz Alta?
There are 1,002 business establishments in the area.