Garanhuns, Brazil
Pernambuco · Brazil
Garanhuns is a large city in Pernambuco, Brazil with a population of 151,064. Elevation: 3,117 ft (950 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°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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People
Climate
| Population | 151,064 |
| Population Density | 595 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,117 ft (950 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.8820°, -36.5022° |
| Timezone | America/Recife |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Pernambuco |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.6 inches (903 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Garanhuns
Garanhuns is a large city in Brazil (Pernambuco) with a population of 151,064. The city sits at an elevation of 3,117 feet (950 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches. The timezone is America/Recife.
Climate in Garanhuns
Garanhuns has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C (75°F). The hottest month is Feb (26°C), the coldest is Aug (20.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1021 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,117 ft (950 m) |
| Area | 254.1 sq mi (658.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 595/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8820°S, 36.5022°W |
| Timezone | America/Recife |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in |
Garanhuns has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 66°F in August to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and November the driest (0.8").
Colleges & Universities in Garanhuns
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Técnica Ariano Vilar Suassuna | College | - | Visit → |
| Universidade Federal do Agreste de Pernambuco | University | - | Visit → |
| UPE - Universidade de Pernambuco | University | - | , |
Schools in Garanhuns
12 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colégio Diocesano | - | - | - | - |
| Colégio Presbiteriano Quinze de Novembro | - | - | - | - |
| Educandário Sagrada Família | - | - | - | - |
| Escola estação da criança | - | - | - | - |
| Colégio Santa Sofia | - | - | - | - |
| Colégio Santa Joana D'arc | - | - | - | - |
| Colégio Santa Joana D'arc | - | - | - | - |
| Simoa Gomes | - | - | - | - |
| Mário Matos | - | - | - | - |
| Cecília Meireles | - | - | - | - |
| Escola São Cristovão | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Estadual Elvira Viana | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Garanhuns
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 FM | local news, local radio | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Libraries in Garanhuns
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Ariano Suassuna | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Garanhuns
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEALA - Centro de Abastecimento de Lajedo | |||||
| Mercado Público |
Hotels in Garanhuns
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Garanhuns
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Garanhuns
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Garanhuns
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Garanhuns
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Garanhuns
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Garanhuns
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Garanhuns
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Garanhuns
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Garanhuns
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Garanhuns
25 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Garanhuns
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Garanhuns
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Garanhuns
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Garanhuns
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport | MCZ | Large Airport |
| Aeroclube de Alagoas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Arcoverde Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Caruaru Airport | CAU | Small Airport |
| Destilaria São Luiz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fernando João Pereira dos Santos Filho Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Garanhuns Airport | QGP | Small Airport |
| Laginha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Manduca Leão Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pesqueira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Uruba Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Garanhuns
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| ETC - Empresa Brasileira de Correios e Telégrafos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Garanhuns
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Assembleia de Deus | |
| Igreja Católica Sagrado Coração de Jesus | |
| Igreja Evangélica | |
| Igreja Maranata | |
| Paróquia Nossa Senhora do Perpétuo Socorro | |
| Salão do Reino das Testemunhas de Jeová | |
| Santuário Mãe Rainha | |
| Santuário Mariano de Schoenstatt - Mãe Rainha |
Quick Facts
Around Garanhuns
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Garanhuns
2 places within 15 km
- • Castelo João Capão
- • Mirante Magano
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Public Holidays in Brazil
15 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Garanhuns?
Garanhuns has a population of 151,064 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 595 people per square mile, spread across 254.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Garanhuns?
Garanhuns has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.6 inches.
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