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Joaíma, Brazil

Minas Gerais · Brazil

Joaíma is a small city in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 13,888. Elevation: 886 ft (270 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,888 Population 15/sq mi density
886 ft Elevation 270 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
33.4 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$1,450 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
$1,450 median income

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About Joaíma

Joaíma

Joaíma is a Brazilian municipality located in the northeast of the state of Minas Gerais. Its population as of 2020 was estimated to be 15,455 people living in a total area of 1,668 km2 (644 sq mi). The city belongs to the Immediate Geographic Region of Almenara. Joaíma is located 27 km. south of the Jequitinhonha River. BR-116 is 58 km. to the west. The elevation is 294 meters. It became a municipality in 1948. Neighboring municipalities are: Jequitinhonha, Felisburgo, Monte Formoso, and Ponto dos Volantes.

People

Population13,888
Density15/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,450

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain33.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Population13,888
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Coordinates-16.6542°, -41.0306°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMinas Gerais
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation33.4 inches (849 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,450

About Joaíma

Joaíma is a small city in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 13,888. The city sits at an elevation of 886 feet (270 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.4 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Joaíma is $1,450, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 236 business establishments.

Income: Joaíma vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,450
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)236

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Joaíma

Joaíma has an average annual temperature of 23.8°C (75°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.7°C), the coldest is Jul (20.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 696 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 17.5° / 34.2° 93.2
Feb 25°C / 77°F 18.1° / 34.7° 85.7
Mar 25.1°C / 77°F 17.6° / 35.5° 63.0
Apr 24.5°C / 76°F 16.5° / 35.2° 47.7
May 23.1°C / 74°F 13.8° / 33.9° 14.9
Jun 21.4°C / 70°F 12.7° / 32.3° 12.0
Jul 20.8°C / 69°F 12.1° / 33.1° 10.1
Aug 21.7°C / 71°F 11.3° / 33.7° 15.7
Sep 24°C / 75°F 14.3° / 37.3° 6.7
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 16.8° / 39° 62.8
Nov 24.6°C / 76°F 15.6° / 35.8° 124.3
Dec 25.1°C / 77°F 17.9° / 34.6° 160.1
Joaíma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 886 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Brazil avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Area905.8 sq mi (2,345.9 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-16.6542°N, 41.0306°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"
12% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.57"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.59"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 4.8 in
February 76°F (25°C) 3.1 in Warmest
March 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
November 74°F (24°C) 6.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.6 in Wettest

Joaíma has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.6") and August the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Joaíma

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Estadual Coronel Lidio Araujo - - - -
Escola Municipal Doutor Antonio Jeronimo Oliveira - - - -
Escola Estadual Professor Antonio Gomes Moreira - - - -
Escola Estadual Professor Manoel do Norte - - - -
Centro Municipal de Educação Abelhinha - - - -
Instituto Educacional Conhecer Construir e Viver - - - -
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Radio Stations near Joaíma

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Joaíma

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Belarmina Pereira Peixoto0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Antônio Rassine da Cunha Peixoto0.0

Farmers Markets in Joaíma

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Jequitinhonha
Mercado Público de Joaíma

Bus Stations in Joaíma

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estação Rodoviária Guimarães Filho

Gas Stations in Joaíma

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auto Posto Goretti
Auto Posto Joaíma
BR #11465252560

Banks in Joaíma

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco do Brasil
Bradesco
Itaú
Sicoob

Stadiums & Teams in Joaíma

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Airports Near Joaíma

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cirilo Queiróz AirportAMJSmall Airport
Jequitinhonha Airport-Small Airport
Pedra Azul Airport-Small Airport
Sena Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Joaíma

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios

Churches & Religious Organizations in Joaíma

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja Matriz do Nosso Senhor do Bom Jesus

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo

🇧🇷 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 Joaíma

What is the population of Joaíma?

Joaíma has a population of 13,888 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 905.8 square miles.

Is Joaíma expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,450, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Joaíma?

Joaíma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.4 inches.

How is the job market in Joaíma?

There are 236 business establishments in the area.

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