Governador Luiz Rocha, Brazil
Maranhão · Brazil
Governador Luiz Rocha is a small city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 7,036. Elevation: 440 ft (134 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°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 Governador Luiz Rocha
Governador Luiz Rocha is a municipality in the state of Maranhão in the Northeast region of Brazil.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,036 |
| Population Density | 25 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.4686°, -44.0739° |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Maranhão |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.9 inches (1,191 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Governador Luiz Rocha
Governador Luiz Rocha is a small city in Brazil (Maranhão) with a population of 7,036. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet (134 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 279.8 sq mi (724.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.4686°S, 44.0739°W |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in |
Governador Luiz Rocha has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in June to 83°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.9") and August the driest (0.2").
Schools in Governador Luiz Rocha
15 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UE - Ministro Aureliano Chaves | - | - | - | - |
| EM - Santa Fé | - | - | - | - |
| UE - Joaquim Gomes | - | - | - | - |
| UE Santa Rita | - | - | - | - |
| UE Senador Sarney | - | - | - | - |
| UE Santa Helena | - | - | - | - |
| UE João Paulo II | - | - | - | - |
| Unidade Integrada Francisco Edmilson Pereira | - | - | - | - |
| Unidade Escolar Gaspar Dutra | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Ensino Luís Cheivan | - | - | - | - |
| Unidade Integrada Paulo VI | - | - | - | - |
| UE Professor Antônio Geniel | - | - | - | - |
| CE Distrital Israel | - | - | - | - |
| CE Luís Cheivan | - | - | - | - |
| Unidade Integrada Santos Dumont | - | - | - | - |
Airports Near Governador Luiz Rocha
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe Buriti Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Caxias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Colinas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Bacatuba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Calumbi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Fresadora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Graúna Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Maná Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Mata Escura Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Olho D`Água Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Pajeú Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Plataforma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Rio Largo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda São Luiz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Tiúba Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Major Brigadeiro do Ar Rui Moreira Lima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Merlin Agro/Itaúna Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nereu Luis de Souza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Presidente José Sarney Airport | PDR | Small Airport |
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Public Holidays in Brazil
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What is the population of Governador Luiz Rocha?
Governador Luiz Rocha has a population of 7,036 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 279.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Governador Luiz Rocha?
Governador Luiz Rocha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.9 inches.
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