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Fortaleza de Minas, Brazil
Minas Gerais · Brazil
Fortaleza de Minas is a small town in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 3,477. Elevation: 2,910 ft (887 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Fortaleza de Minas
Fortaleza de Minas is a Brazilian municipality located in the southwest of the state of Minas Gerais. Its population as of 2020 was 4,437 people living in a total area of 218 km2 (84 sq mi). The city belongs to the meso-region of Sul e Sudoeste de Minas and to the micro-region of Passos. It became a municipality in 1963.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 3,477 |
| Population Density | 37 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,910 ft (887 m) |
| Coordinates | -20.8492°, -46.7181° |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Minas Gerais |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.0 inches (939 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $2,800 |
About Fortaleza de Minas
Fortaleza de Minas is a small town in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 3,477. The city sits at an elevation of 2,910 feet (887 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.
Income: Fortaleza de Minas vs Brazil
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $2,800 |
| 96% below Brazil avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 59 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,910 ft (887 m) |
| Area | 95.1 sq mi (246.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.8492°N, 46.7181°W |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 10.5 in |
Fortaleza de Minas has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 60°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.0") and July the driest (0.6").
Schools in Fortaleza de Minas
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Municiapal | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Estadual Dr. Noraldino de Lima | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Municipal Professora Alzira Alvares | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Fortaleza de Minas
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESTUDIO FM | classical | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Paraiso FM 89,7 | música pop | AAC+ 320 kbps |
Clinics in Fortaleza de Minas
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Fortaleza de Minas
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Fortaleza de Minas
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Fortaleza de Minas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Fortaleza de Minas
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Agropastoril Monte Alegre Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Comandante Vittorio Bonomi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Condomínio Fly Vila Resort Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Amália Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Boa Vista Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Guiné Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Itatuba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Passaredo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Planalto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda São José O.B. Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guaxupé Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Itaú de Minas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| João Marchesi Heliport | — | Small Airport |
| José Figueiredo Municipal Airport | PSW | Small Airport |
| Mococa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monte Cristo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monte Santo de Minas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Palmares Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Piumhi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ponta Do Sol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| São Sebastião do Paraíso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tenente Lund Pressoto Airport | FRC | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Fortaleza de Minas
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correios |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fortaleza de Minas
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| COngregação Cristã do Brasil | |
| Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Brazil
15 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Fortaleza de Minas
What is the population of Fortaleza de Minas?
Fortaleza de Minas has a population of 3,477 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 95.1 square miles.
Is Fortaleza de Minas expensive to live in?
The median household income is $2,800, 96% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Fortaleza de Minas?
Fortaleza de Minas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches.
How is the job market in Fortaleza de Minas?
There are 59 business establishments in the area.