Cruzeiro da Fortaleza, Brazil
Minas Gerais · Brazil
Cruzeiro da Fortaleza is a small town in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 3,521. Elevation: 2,851 ft (869 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°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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About Cruzeiro da Fortaleza
Cruzeiro da Fortaleza is a Brazilian municipality located in the northwest of the state of Minas Gerais. Its population as of 2020 was 3,639 people living in a total area of 185 km2. The city belongs to the mesoregion of Triângulo Mineiro e Alto Paranaiba and to the microregion of Patrocínio. It became a municipality in 1963.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,521 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,851 ft (869 m) |
| Coordinates | -18.9458°, -46.6736° |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Minas Gerais |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.3 inches (1,558 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cruzeiro da Fortaleza
Cruzeiro da Fortaleza is a small town in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 3,521. The city sits at an elevation of 2,851 feet (869 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.3 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.6°F |
| 27% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,851 ft (869 m) |
| Area | 211.3 sq mi (547.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.9458°S, 46.6736°W |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 11.3 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
Cruzeiro da Fortaleza has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.4") and June the driest (0.4").
Radio Stations near Cruzeiro da Fortaleza
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rádio Café Viola | sertaneja, sertanejo | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| FM Liberdade 101,1 | pop, sertaneja | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Clube 99 FM | noticias, pop | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Super Radiopatos FM | noticias, sertaneja | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Rádio Café Modão | - | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Stadiums & Teams in Cruzeiro da Fortaleza
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cruzeiro da Fortaleza
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Romeu Zema Airport | AAX | Medium Airport |
| Boa Vista Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Água Santa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Cachoeirinha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Dona Neném Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Lagoa da Capa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Lagoa Formosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda São João Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Vereda Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Francisco Lazaro da Silveira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Patos de Minas Airport | POJ | Small Airport |
| Patrocínio Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Paranaíba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| São Gotardo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| WD Agroindustrial Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Brazil
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What is the population of Cruzeiro da Fortaleza?
Cruzeiro da Fortaleza has a population of 3,521 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 211.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cruzeiro da Fortaleza?
Cruzeiro da Fortaleza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 61.3 inches.
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