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Itarema, Brazil

Ceará · Brazil

Itarema is a mid-size city in Ceará, Brazil with a population of 42,957. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
42,957 Population 115/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
53.4 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$1,080 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,080 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population42,957
Density115/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,080

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain53.4 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population42,957
Population Density115 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates-2.9203°, -39.9150°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceCeará
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation53.4 inches (1,357 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,080

About Itarema

Itarema is a mid-size city in Brazil (Ceará) with a population of 42,957. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.4 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Itarema is $1,080, which is 99% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 730 business establishments.

Income: Itarema vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,080
99% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)730

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Itarema

Itarema has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Nov (28.9°C), the coldest is Jun (26.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1016 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.9°C / 82°F 24.6° / 33.7° 98.4
Feb 27.6°C / 82°F 23.9° / 33.2° 158.2
Mar 26.9°C / 80°F 23.9° / 31.5° 266.1
Apr 26.8°C / 80°F 23.8° / 30.8° 218.7
May 26.9°C / 80°F 23.9° / 30.8° 124.4
Jun 26.7°C / 80°F 23.1° / 31.3° 72.5
Jul 26.9°C / 80°F 22.9° / 32.9° 29.3
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 23.1° / 34.6° 7.3
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 24° / 35.1° 1.5
Oct 28.6°C / 84°F 24.7° / 35.6° 2.6
Nov 28.9°C / 84°F 25.1° / 35.4° 7.8
Dec 28.8°C / 84°F 25.1° / 34.9° 28.9
Itarema has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Brazil avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area373.0 sq mi (966.0 km²)
Population Density115/sq mi
Coordinates-2.9203°N, 39.9150°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
41% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 12.44"
Driest Month (Oct) 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 M4.8 109 km
Feb 29, 2008 1 km S of Sobral, Brazil M4.3 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in
March 81°F (27°C) 12.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in Wettest
May 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 1.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
October 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in Driest
November 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in Warmest
December 83°F (28°C) 1.0 in

Itarema has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (12.4") and October the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Itarema

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colégio José Maria Monteiro - - - -
E.M.E.F. Padre Aristides Andrade Sales - - - -
EMEF Valdo de Vasconcelos Rios - - - -
E.M.E.F. Mundico Ribeiro - - - -
E.T.I. Valdo de Vasconcelo Rios - - - -
E.M.E.F. Marieta Rios - - - -
E.M.E.F. José Aniceto Sales - - - -
E.E.E.P. Rosângela Albuquerque de Couto - - - -
Creche Conjunto Stenio Rios - - - -
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Radio Stations near Itarema

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Expressão e Louvor gospel AAC
Web Rádio Pop Mix mix AAC
Rádio Azul Mar Online mix MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Refúgio mix AAC+ 104 kbps
Rádio Talismã mix MP3

Museums in Itarema

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museu Municipal

Libraries in Itarema

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública de Itarema0.0

Farmers Markets in Itarema

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Público de Juritianha

Hotels in Itarema

14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7 Beaufort
BAMBU BLU Lagoon Homes
Barraca Do Kite
Coco Knots Kite Lodge
Dei Venti
Hotel Itarema
Lagoa Beach
Pico do Pirata Pousada
Pousada Oásis
Pousada Ventos do Guajiru
Pura Vida Hotel e Restaurante
Toca na Praia pousada e restaurante
Vila del Lótus
Vila Gará

Restaurants in Itarema

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7 Beaufort Restaurant & Bar
Espaço Mix Eventos
Hura Beach watersports & more
La Famiglia ristorante bar italiano
La Pampa Burger
Nomade Praia
Pico do Pirata Restaurante
Pousada
Pousada Oásis
Restaurante Tia Rosa
Restobar DoMar
Tempero da Ilha
Texano

Cafes in Itarema

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe ...

Clinics in Itarema

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

POLICLINICA Municipal de Itarema

Bus Stations in Itarema

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agência Rodoviária da Guanabara Itarema

Gas Stations in Itarema

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BR
BR #506615081
JBR 2
Posto JBR
Shell
Shell

Banks in Itarema

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco do Brasil
Bradesco

Gyms in Itarema

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Checkmat Itarema

Stadiums & Teams in Itarema

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Itarema

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante Ariston Pessoa AirportJJDMedium Airport
Dr. Luciano de Arruda Coelho Regional AirportJSOMedium Airport
Americano Brito Airport-Small Airport
Bomar Airport-Small Airport
Cajucoco Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Carrapato Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Vitória Airport-Small Airport
Jerileve Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Itarema

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios

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 Itarema

What is the population of Itarema?

Itarema has a population of 42,957 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 115 people per square mile, spread across 373.0 square miles.

Is Itarema expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,080, 99% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Itarema?

Itarema has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.4 inches.

How is the job market in Itarema?

There are 730 business establishments in the area.

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