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Forquilha, Brazil

Ceará · Brazil

Forquilha is a small city in Ceará, Brazil with a population of 24,173. Elevation: 302 ft (92 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
24,173 Population 113/sq mi density
302 ft Elevation 92 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
46.7 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$1,440 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,440 median income

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About Forquilha

Forquilha is a municipality in the state of Ceará in the Northeast region of Brazil.

People

Population24,173
Density113/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,440

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain46.7 in/yr
Sunny Days350/yr
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Population24,173
Population Density113 / sq mi
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Coordinates-3.7983°, -40.2606°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceCeará
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation46.7 inches (1,187 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,440

About Forquilha

Forquilha is a small city in Brazil (Ceará) with a population of 24,173. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet (92 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.7 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Forquilha is $1,440, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 411 business establishments.

Income: Forquilha vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,440
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)411

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Forquilha

Forquilha has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Oct (30°C), the coldest is May (25.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 924 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.5°C / 81°F 21.9° / 37.2° 112.8
Feb 26.9°C / 80°F 21.5° / 35.8° 133.8
Mar 25.9°C / 79°F 21.2° / 33.4° 237.6
Apr 25.4°C / 78°F 20.7° / 31.2° 189.8
May 25.3°C / 78°F 20.2° / 31.3° 98.9
Jun 25.7°C / 78°F 20° / 33° 58.1
Jul 26.7°C / 80°F 20° / 35.9° 28.5
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 20.3° / 38° 7.4
Sep 29.5°C / 85°F 21.7° / 39.5° 2.2
Oct 30°C / 86°F 22.7° / 39.9° 6.6
Nov 29.8°C / 86°F 22.7° / 39.5° 16.7
Dec 29.3°C / 85°F 22.7° / 39.1° 31.3
Forquilha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 46.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above Brazil avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area213.6 sq mi (553.2 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates-3.7983°N, 40.2606°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.82"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 29, 2008.

Apr 19, 1991 16 km SSE of Irauçuba, Brazil M4.8 59 km
Feb 29, 2008 1 km S of Sobral, Brazil M4.3 15 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in
March 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in Wettest
April 80°F (26°C) 8.4 in
May 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
June 78°F (25°C) 1.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
August 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
November 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest
December 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in

Forquilha has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.8") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Forquilha

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EEF Marina Magalhães Martins
EMTI Moésio Loiola de Melo Júnior
EEF Deputado José Parente Prado
EEM Elza Goersch
EEF Francisco Figueiredo de Paula Pessoa
Escola Raimundo Nonato de Sales
Escola Capitão José Diogo de Siqueira
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Radio Stations near Forquilha

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
PLUS FM SOBRAL 105.1MHz MP3

Museums in Forquilha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelie Bonitezinhas
Atelie Bonitezinhas
Casa do Capitão-Mor
Casa do Capitão-Mor
Memorial da Educação Superior de Sobral
Memorial da Educação Superior de Sobral
Memorial Padre Mororó
Museu do Eclipse
Museu do Eclipse
Museu Dom José
Museu Dom José
Museu Madi
Museu Madi

Libraries in Forquilha

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca da Escola técnica0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Lustosa da Costa0.0
Biblioteca Setorial (CCH)0.0

Farmers Markets in Forquilha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado Público Municipal de Forquilha

Hotels in Forquilha

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Pestisco

Clinics in Forquilha

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #4235541782
BR #544768736
Centro de Saúde da Familía do Salgado dos Machados

Gas Stations in Forquilha

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #576496890
BR #9285829717

Gyms in Forquilha

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Academia da Saúde

Stadiums & Teams in Forquilha

TeamLeagueDivision
Estádio Éder Venâncio

Airports Near Forquilha

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dr. Luciano de Arruda Coelho Regional AirportJSOMedium Airport
Bomar AirportSmall Airport
Cialne Irauçuba AirstripSmall Airport
Fazenda Carrapato AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Juá AirstripSmall Airport
Fazenda Vitória AirportSmall Airport
Haras Mourão AirportSmall Airport
Walfrido Salmito de Almeida AirportJSBSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Forquilha

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Reabilitação de Sobral
Centro de Saúde da Família Maria Adeodato
CLIZA Clínica Santa Izabel
CSF - Cleide Cavalcante Sales
Fertiliza
Posto de Saúde da Familia da Coelce
PRONUTRIR Sobral ONCOLOGIA

Churches & Religious Organizations in Forquilha

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja Matriz
Ministério Reviver
Ministério Reviver

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 Forquilha

What is the population of Forquilha?

Forquilha has a population of 24,173 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 113 people per square mile, spread across 213.6 square miles.

Is Forquilha expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,440, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Forquilha?

Forquilha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.7 inches.

How is the job market in Forquilha?

There are 411 business establishments in the area.

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