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Japi, Brazil

Rio Grande do Norte · Brazil

Japi is a small city in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil with a population of 5,117. Elevation: 928 ft (283 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,117 Population 63/sq mi density
928 ft Elevation 283 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
25.5 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$1,027 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,027 median income

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About Japi

Japi

Japi is a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Norte in Brazil. The population is 4,995 in an area of 189 km2. It is located in the micro region Borborema Potiguar.

People

Population5,117
Density63/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,027

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain25.5 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Population5,117
Population Density63 / sq mi
Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Coordinates-6.4650°, -35.9467°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceRio Grande do Norte
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation25.5 inches (647 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,027

About Japi

Japi is a small city in Brazil (Rio Grande do Norte) with a population of 5,117. The city sits at an elevation of 928 feet (283 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.5 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Japi is $1,027, which is 99% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 87 business establishments.

Income: Japi vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,027
99% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)87

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Japi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 928 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above Brazil avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Area80.8 sq mi (209.2 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates-6.4650°N, 35.9467°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.5"
33% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.00"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 11, 2010.

Jan 11, 2010 2 km NW of Poço Branco, Brazil M4.3 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
February 78°F (26°C) 2.0 in Warmest
March 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in Wettest
May 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
August 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in Coldest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
November 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in

Japi has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in August to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Japi

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Municipal José da Costa Medeiros - - - -
Escola Estadual Cel. Manoel Medeiros - - - -
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Museums in Japi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museu do Homem do Curimataú

Libraries in Japi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Giolice Gomes de Farias0.0
Biblioteca José Dias dos Santos (Zé de Luzia)0.0
Biblioteca Pública João Delmiro de Souza0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Professor José Rodrigues de Oliveira - Professor Zezim0.0

Farmers Markets in Japi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arraial da Serra
Feira Livre de Cuité
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Público
Mercado Público Municiapl
Mercado Público Municipal
Mercado Público Municipal Manoel Clemente

Theatres in Japi

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Palhoção dos Pimenta

Gas Stations in Japi

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BR #393233564

Stadiums & Teams in Japi

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Airports Near Japi

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International AirportNATLarge Airport
Natal Air Force Base-Medium Airport
Aeroclube Airport-Small Airport
Aerofrásio Airport-Small Airport
Campos de Melo Airport-Small Airport
Currais Novos AirportQCPSmall Airport
Fazenda Antas Airstrip-Small Airport
Lagoa Nova Airport-Small Airport
Pedra Airport-Small Airport
Pedro Simões Pimenta Airport-Small Airport
Santa Cruz Airport-Small Airport
Severino Lopes Airport-Small Airport
Sítio Flor de Lys Airport-Small Airport
Stratus Ale Airport-Small Airport
Tabuleiro Airport-Small Airport
Vitalli Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Japi

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Especializado em Reabilitação

Churches & Religious Organizations in Japi

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Fátima
Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia

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 Japi

What is the population of Japi?

Japi has a population of 5,117 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 80.8 square miles.

Is Japi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,027, 99% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Japi?

Japi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.5 inches.

How is the job market in Japi?

There are 87 business establishments in the area.

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