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Macau, Brazil

Rio Grande do Norte · Brazil

Macau is a small city in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil with a population of 27,369. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
27,369 Population 67/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$1,776 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,776 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population27,369
Density67/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,776

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population27,369
Population Density67 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-5.1150°, -36.6344°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceRio Grande do Norte
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (654 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,776

About Macau

Macau is a small city in Brazil (Rio Grande do Norte) with a population of 27,369. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Macau is $1,776, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 465 business establishments.

Income: Macau vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,776
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)465

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Macau

Macau has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is Dec (28.8°C), the coldest is Jul (27°C). Average annual precipitation is 696 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.4°C / 83°F 24.5° / 33.9° 71.8
Feb 28.5°C / 83°F 24.8° / 34.2° 89.5
Mar 27.8°C / 82°F 24.5° / 33.1° 171.8
Apr 27.7°C / 82°F 24.3° / 32.5° 148.3
May 27.8°C / 82°F 23.7° / 32.8° 91.1
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 22.6° / 33° 53.3
Jul 27°C / 81°F 21.8° / 32.8° 30.2
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 21.7° / 33.6° 7.5
Sep 27.9°C / 82°F 22.3° / 34° 1.9
Oct 28.5°C / 83°F 23.6° / 34.2° 3.6
Nov 28.7°C / 84°F 24.3° / 34.4° 6.5
Dec 28.8°C / 84°F 24.4° / 34.2° 20.7
Macau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Brazil avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area406.0 sq mi (1,051.5 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates-5.1150°N, 36.6344°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.73"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.04"

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 M4.3 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in
February 82°F (28°C) 3.1 in Warmest
March 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
April 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in Wettest
May 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in Coldest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
November 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
December 81°F (27°C) 0.5 in

Macau has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Macau

Institution Type Founded Website
Campus UFRN University - ,
Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Rio Grande do Norte, Campus Macau College - Visit →

Schools in Macau

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sesi - - - -
Escola Estadual Profª Clara Teteo - - - -
Escola Donona Avelino - - - -
UERN - - - -
UERN - - - -
UERN - - - -
UERN - - - -
UERN - - - -
UERN - - - -
UERN - - - -
Escola Estadual José Olavo do Vale - - - -
Escola Estadual Duque de Caxias - - - -
UERN - - - -
CEIMH - - - -
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Radio Stations near Macau

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Grafith eclectic MP3

Farmers Markets in Macau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Albino Melo

Hotels in Macau

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maria Bonita Inn
Pousada Maria Bonita Macau

Restaurants in Macau

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Suzi's Tempero Restaurant

Theatres in Macau

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Nossa Sra. dos Navegantes

Monuments in Macau

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Obelisco da Independência

Train Stations in Macau

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Macau

Bus Stations in Macau

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BR #548630492
Expresso Cabral
Terminal Rodoviário

Gas Stations in Macau

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BR #3036653839
Posto Petrobrás

Banks in Macau

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco do Brasil
Banco do Nordeste
Bradesco
Caixa Econômica Federal

Shopping Malls in Macau

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Afonso Barros
Centro Comercial Chico Chinelo

Stadiums & Teams in Macau

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Macau

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dix-Sept Rosado AirportMVFMedium Airport
Açu Airport-Small Airport
Jardim de Angicos Airport-Small Airport
Tarcísio Rosado Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Macau

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela Nossa Sra. dos Navegantes
Church of St. Francis
IEADERN - Assembleia de Deus em Macau-RN (Cong. Canto Do Redil)
IEADERN - Assembleia de Deus em Macau-RN (Cong. Fonte de Alegria)
Igreja Batista Nacional
Mother Church of Our Lady of Aparecida
St. Peter's Church
Testemunhas de Jeová

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 Macau

What is the population of Macau?

Macau has a population of 27,369 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 406.0 square miles.

Is Macau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,776, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Macau?

Macau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches.

How is the job market in Macau?

There are 465 business establishments in the area.

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