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Macaíba, Brazil

Rio Grande do Norte · Brazil

Macaíba is a mid-size city in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil with a population of 82,249. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
82,249 Population 406/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$1,454 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,454 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population82,249
Density406/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,454

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population82,249
Population Density406 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates-5.8583°, -35.3539°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceRio Grande do Norte
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (656 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,454

About Macaíba

Macaíba is a mid-size city in Brazil (Rio Grande do Norte) with a population of 82,249. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Macaíba is $1,454, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 4 business establishments, including 2 restaurants.

Income: Macaíba vs Brazil

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$1,454
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)4

Business (County)

Restaurants2
Healthcare2
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Macaíba

Macaíba has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.8°C), the coldest is Aug (24.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1783 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.6°C / 82°F 24.8° / 30.5° 88.0
Feb 27.8°C / 82°F 24.9° / 30.7° 105.8
Mar 27.8°C / 82°F 24.7° / 30.8° 205.4
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 24° / 30.5° 250.5
May 26.8°C / 80°F 23.6° / 30° 239.2
Jun 25.5°C / 78°F 22.1° / 28.9° 362.0
Jul 25°C / 77°F 21.5° / 28.5° 241.4
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 21.2° / 28.6° 124.6
Sep 25.6°C / 78°F 22.2° / 29.1° 66.0
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 23.7° / 29.8° 26.6
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 24.6° / 30.1° 41.7
Dec 27.8°C / 82°F 25.1° / 30.5° 32.2
Macaíba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above Brazil avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area202.4 sq mi (524.1 km²)
Population Density406/sq mi
Coordinates-5.8583°N, 35.3539°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.44"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.51"

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 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 2.0 in Warmest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in Wettest
May 78°F (25°C) 6.9 in
June 76°F (24°C) 6.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 6.3 in
August 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in Driest
November 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
December 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in

Macaíba has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.4") and October the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Macaíba

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Estadual Arcelina Fernandes
Escola Estadual Prof. Paulo Nobre
Escola Estadual Dr. Severiano
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Radio Stations near Macaíba

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Clock 94,1 FM adult, contemporany AAC 64 kbps
Ouvindo a Biblia MP3 64 kbps
Rádio Serrana Mix ecletic, ecletica MP3 128 kbps
Jovem Pan Natal entreterimento, esportes AAC+ 64 kbps
Rockett 97,7 rock MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Tradição Católica católica, cristã MP3 96 kbps
Rádio Rural de Natal 91.9 FM local news, mpb MP3 128 kbps
94 FM Natal | Rádio Cidade MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Cidade 94.3 FM Natal RN local news, mpb MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sepiol AAC 128 kbps
Jovem Pan FM - Vitória - ES - 100.1 contemporary hits radio, jovem AAC+ 128 kbps
Rádio 104 FM Natal RN mpb, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Rádio CBN Natal 91.1 FM AAC+ 64 kbps
97 FM Natal arrocha, forró MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Macaíba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Câmara Cascudo
Centro Cultural Trampolim da Vitória
Complexo Cultural Rampa
Esconderijo E.L.F.O.
Folha das Artes
Fundação Rampa
Instituto Histórico e Geográfico do Rio Grande do Norte
Memorial Câmara Cascudo
Morphology Museum
Museu Café Filho
Museu Câmara Cascudo
Museu de Cultura Popular Djalma Maranhão
Museu de Minérios
Museu do Vaqueiro
Museu Naval
Pinacoteca Potiguar
Solar Ferreiro Torto

Libraries in Macaíba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Carlos Deodônio Bello Moreno0.0
Biblioteca Central Sebastião Fernandes0.0
Biblioteca Central Zila Mamede0.0
Biblioteca Comunitária de Emaús0.0
Biblioteca Pública Câmara Cascudo0.0
Biblioteca SENAI0.0
Biblioteca Setorial da Escola de Música0.0
Biblioteca Setorial do CB0.0
Biblioteca Setorial do CCET0.0
Biblioteca Setorial do CCHLA0.0
Biblioteca Setorial NEPSA0.0
Bliblioteca Publica Municipal0.0
Centro Cultural e Biblioteca Escolar Professor Américo de Oliveira Costa0.0

Farmers Markets in Macaíba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abelhão
Central de Comercialização da Agricultura Familiar e Economia Solidária
Feira
Feira
Feira
Feira das 5 bocas
Feira das Rocas
Feira das Rocas
Feira do Alecrim
Feira do Planalto
Feira livre de extremoz do domingo
Garêdo Supermercados
Mercadinho
Mercadinho
Mercadinho
Mercadinho Caicó
Mercadinho Gabriel
Mercadinho Gabriel
Mercadinho Gentil
Mercadinho Real
Mercadinho São Domingos
Mercadinho Ta Na Hora
Mercadinho Ta Na Hora
Mercado Cultural de Petrópolis
Mercado da Avenida 4
Mercado Modelo das Rocas
Mercado Novo
Mercado Ponta Negra
Mercado Público
Mercado Público da 6
Mercado Público da Feira do Fogo
Mercado Público da Redinha
Mercado Público das Quintas
Mercado Público de Ceará-Mirim
Mercado Público do Peixe
Mercado Público Municipal
Mini box Tabatinga
Pescados Ki-Peixe
Pescados Ki-Peixe
Ponto do Morango
Ponto do Morango
Ponto do Morango
Real Mercadinho
Rede UNILAR (Móveis)
Rede UNILAR (Móveis)
Supermercado D'Casa
Supermercado D'Casa

Hotels in Macaíba

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pousada Macamirim

Restaurants in Macaíba

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bom Gosto
Churrascaria Na Brasa
Restaurante Universitário

Clinics in Macaíba

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Posto de Saúde José Coelho

Bus Stations in Macaíba

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #989682792

Gas Stations in Macaíba

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #459429993
BR #539102568
BR #743680897
BR #743740790
Posto Monte Belo IV

Gyms in Macaíba

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Action Fitness
Box Macaíba
Francisca Xavier

Stadiums & Teams in Macaíba

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Macaíba

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International AirportNATLarge Airport
Natal Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Campos de Melo AirportSmall Airport
Ceará Mirim AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Bebida Velha AirportSmall Airport
Jardim de Angicos AirportSmall Airport
Maxaranguape AirportSmall Airport
Santa Cruz AirportSmall Airport
Senador Antônio Farias AirportSmall Airport
Severino Lopes AirportSmall Airport
Stratus Ale AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Macaíba

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Atenção Pisicossocial Álcool e Drogas Norte
Centro de Atenção Psicossocial de Álcool e Drogas III Leste Doutor Luiz Gonzaga Moreira
Centro de Atenção Psicossocial III Leste Doutor André Luiz
Multifam

Churches & Religious Organizations in Macaíba

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja de Santo Antônio
Igreja Matriz

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Fortaleza

Around Macaíba

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 8
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 2
Parks 17
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 1

🇧🇷 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 Macaíba

What is the population of Macaíba?

Macaíba has a population of 82,249 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 406 people per square mile, spread across 202.4 square miles.

Is Macaíba expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,454, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Macaíba?

Macaíba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches.

How is the job market in Macaíba?

There are 4 business establishments in the area, including 2 restaurants and food service locations.

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