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Itapema, Brazil

Santa Catarina · Brazil

Itapema is a mid-size city in Santa Catarina, Brazil with a population of 75,940. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
75,940 Population 2,481/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
69.8 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$4,080 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$4,080 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population75,940
Density2,481/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$4,080

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain69.8 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population75,940
Population Density2,481 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates-27.0903°, -48.6114°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceSanta Catarina
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation69.8 inches (1,772 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$4,080

About Itapema

Itapema is a mid-size city in Brazil (Santa Catarina) with a population of 75,940. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.8 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Itapema is $4,080, which is 95% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 50 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Income: Itapema vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$4,080
95% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Restaurants23
Healthcare8
Retail2

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Itapema

Itapema has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.8°C), the coldest is Jul (16.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1449 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 19.8° / 35.1° 163.3
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 19.1° / 33.9° 141.4
Mar 25°C / 77°F 18.7° / 33.6° 119.4
Apr 22.6°C / 73°F 13.7° / 32.8° 84.6
May 19.8°C / 68°F 10.4° / 30° 117.1
Jun 18.3°C / 65°F 8.5° / 28.5° 107.9
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 6.8° / 26.9° 66.6
Aug 17.3°C / 63°F 7° / 29.3° 75.7
Sep 19.3°C / 67°F 11.2° / 30.9° 99.9
Oct 20.8°C / 69°F 14.2° / 32.2° 177.5
Nov 22.3°C / 72°F 14.5° / 32.6° 160.6
Dec 24.1°C / 75°F 18.1° / 33.3° 135.4
Itapema has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 69.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average70.7°F
31% above Brazil avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area30.6 sq mi (79.3 km²)
Population Density2,481/sq mi
Coordinates-27.0903°N, 48.6114°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.8"
84% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 13, 2018.

Apr 13, 2018 4 km NE of Santo Amaro da Imperatriz, Brazil M3.2 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2004 Unnamed Category 1 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 8.1 in Wettest
March 74°F (23°C) 6.6 in
April 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 5.8 in
November 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
December 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in

Itapema has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 61°F in August to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.1") and July the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Itapema

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Municipal Prefeito Francisco Victor Alves - - - -
Escola Vereador Paulo Reis - - - -
Escola Estadual Olegário Bernardes - - - -
Escola Municipal de Educação Básica Oswaldo dos Reis - - - -
Escola Municipal de Educação Básica Educar - - - -
Escola Maria Linhares de Souza - - - -
Escola Joaquim Vicente de Oliveira - - - -
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Radio Stations near Itapema

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jovem Pan FM - Florianópolis - SC chr, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 128 kbps
GOLD WEB RADIO (32kbps/aacPlus) 's, 2000's MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Novo Tempo 96.9 FM - Florianópolis - SC adventist, christian UNKNOWN 64 kbps
Radio Germanica german, multi MP3 128 kbps
Jovem Pan FM - Blumenau - SC brazilian pop, contemporary hits radio AAC 48 kbps
ATL BLUMENAU - MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Itapema

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alambique Pedro Alemão
Casa do Homem do Mar
Casarão Gallotti
Classic Car Show
Ecomuseu Univali
Museu Comunitário Engenho do Sertão
Museu Eco 360
Museu Etno Arqueológico de Itajaí
Museu Histórico de Itajaí
Parque Histórico e Cultural 14° Batalhão de Caçadores

Libraries in Itapema

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Donato Ananias d'Almeida0.0
Biblioteca pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Alice Francisco Bittencourt0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cruz e Souza0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cruz e Souza0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Canelinha0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Doutor José Artur Boiteux0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Edmundo da Luz Pinto0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Nereu de Oliveira Ramos0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Tancredo Neves0.0
Biblioteca Pública Silveira Júnior0.0

Farmers Markets in Itapema

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Camelódromo Itajaí
Feira de Verão
Feira Municipal da Vila Operária
Mercado Público Cidade Nova
Mercado Público Nelson Santos
Mercado Velho
Street Fair Bombinhas

Hotels in Itapema

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Blue Sea
Hotel Oásis do Mar
Hotel Recanto Natural
Itapema Beach Hotel

Restaurants in Itapema

30 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Água de Coco
Blue Pizzaria
Broadway
Brothers
Cabral Restaurante
Casa Acaé
Chef Sandro
Coisas do Chico
Comida Caseira Casa Branca
Delícias do Canto
Frigideiras
Galeto Di Paolo
Garcia's
Jhonys
Kabaak
Maná Pizzaria
O Pescador
Pesque e Pague Luau da Barra
Pietros
Pizzaria Coisas do Chico
Recanto do Guarapuvu
Recanto Fábio
Restaurante Indaiá
Restaurante Rech
Sea Beach
Sushi Rodízio de Sushi
Tapera
Toca do Camarão
Vizinhos Espetinhos
Xizito

Cafes in Itapema

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Colonial Tirolez
Café du Centre
Giardino
Padaria Zúqui
Villa Café
Villa Café
Vó Maria Cofee

Clinics in Itapema

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Unidade Básica de Saúde Sertão
Unidade Básica de Saúde Taboleiro
Unidade Básica de Saúde Várzea
Unidade de Saúde Morretes

Bus Stations in Itapema

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estação Rodoviária de Itapema

Gas Stations in Itapema

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BR #13483001454
BR #3139312317
Posto 150 Itapema
Posto Modesto
Posto Nadir
Posto Petromar
Posto Petropema
Posto Santa Catarina

Banks in Itapema

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bradesco
Bradesco Prime
Sicredi
Sicredi
Sicredi

Shopping Malls in Itapema

5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Calçadão Praia Shopping
Centro Comercial Madre Paulina
Centro Comercial Silvacon
Shopping Andorinha
Shopping Russi & Russi

Gyms in Itapema

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Body in Shape

Stadiums & Teams in Itapema

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Itapema

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hercílio Luz International AirportFLNLarge Airport
Ministro Victor Konder International AirportNVTLarge Airport
Aeroclube de Santa Catarina Airport-Small Airport
Aeroportobelo Airport-Small Airport
Blumenau AirportBNUSmall Airport
Campo Comandantes AirportITJSmall Airport
Clube de Aviação Céu Azul Airport-Small Airport
Costa Esmeralda Airport-Small Airport
DZ47 Airstrip-Small Airport
Fazenda Aero – Amil Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Belluno Airport-Small Airport
Fly Park Florianópolis-Small Airport
Fly Ville Airport-Small Airport
Vale Europeu Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Itapema

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios

Churches & Religious Organizations in Itapema

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Casa do Oleiro
Casa Espírita Centro de Apoio Meirelles
Comunidade Cristã Raiz de Jessé
Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia
Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia
Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia
Igreja Batista Itapema
Igreja Bola de Neve
Igreja Católica Santa Luzia
Igreja da Imaculada Conceição
Igreja de São João Batista
Igreja Evangélica Assembleia de Deus
Igreja Matriz de Santo Antônio
Igreja Presbiteriana de Itapema
Igreja Presbiteriana Renovada
Igreja Universal
Salão do Reino de Testemunhas de Jeová

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo

Around Itapema

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 6
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 7
Restaurants 23
Cafes 7
Bars 1
Supermarkets 2
Banks 5
Hotels 4
Libraries 1
Parks 10
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 13

Things to See Near Itapema

31 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (3)
  • • Sítio Arqueológico da Praia do Araçá I - "Cemitério dos Índios"
  • • Sítio arqueológico da Praia do Araçá II - Patrimônio Arqueológico na Área de Proteção Ambiental da Ponta do Araçá
  • • Sítio arqueológico Ponta do Caixa D'Aço
🏖️ Beaches (2)
  • • Praia das Conchas
  • • Praia do Caixa d'Aço
⛰️ Peaks (20)
  • • 110
  • • 300
  • • Morro da Caveira
  • • Morro da Linguiça
  • • Morro de Porto Belo
  • + 15 more
🌄 Viewpoints (6)
  • • Belvedere
  • • Mirante da Barra
  • • Mirante de Mariscal
  • • Mirante de Taquarinhas
  • • Mirante do Encanto
  • + 1 more

🇧🇷 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 Itapema

What is the population of Itapema?

Itapema has a population of 75,940 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 2,481 people per square mile, spread across 30.6 square miles.

Is Itapema expensive to live in?

The median household income is $4,080, 95% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Itapema?

Itapema has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 69.8 inches.

How is the job market in Itapema?

There are 50 business establishments in the area, including 23 restaurants and food service locations.

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