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Maracajá, Brazil

Santa Catarina · Brazil

Maracajá is a small city in Santa Catarina, Brazil with a population of 7,815. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,815 Population 241/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
80.8 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$3,520 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$3,520 median income

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About Maracajá

Maracajá is a municipality in the state of Santa Catarina in the South region of Brazil.

People

Population7,815
Density241/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,520

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain80.8 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population7,815
Population Density241 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-28.8464°, -49.4634°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceSanta Catarina
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation80.8 inches (2,053 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,520

About Maracajá

Maracajá is a small city in Brazil (Santa Catarina) with a population of 7,815. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.8 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Maracajá is $3,520, which is 95% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 133 business establishments.

Income: Maracajá vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$3,520
95% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)133

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Maracajá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 80.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Brazil avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area32.5 sq mi (84.0 km²)
Population Density241/sq mi
Coordinates-28.8464°N, 49.4634°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.8"
113% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 13, 2018.

Apr 13, 2018 4 km NE of Santo Amaro da Imperatriz, Brazil M3.2 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2004 Unnamed Category 1 22 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 5.7 in
March 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in Coldest
September 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
November 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in

Maracajá has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in August to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Maracajá

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Municipal Honório dal Toé - - - -
Escola Municipal Augusto Pavei - - - -
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Radio Stations near Maracajá

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cultural FM Torres - MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Maracajá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Memorial Casa do Ferroviário Mário Ghisi
Memorial Nonna Maria Giovana Dário Milanese
Mina de Visitação Octávio Fontana
Museu Casa do Agente Ferroviário Anselmo Cargnin
Museu da Infancia
Museu de Zoologia da UNESC
Museu de Zoologia Profª Morgana Cirimbelli Gaidzinski
Museu do Imigrante - Cônego Miguel Giacca
Museu Histórico de Araranguá
Museu Histórico e Geográfico Augusto Casagrande
Museu Histórico Lourenço Manenti

Libraries in Maracajá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ângelo Rovaris0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cruz e Sousa0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cruz e Souza0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Cocal do Sul0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Ermo0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Siderópolis0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Donatila Borba0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Frei Marcelo Bianchi0.0
Biblioteca Universitária0.0
Biblioteca Virtual e Digital Irmã Norberta0.0

Farmers Markets in Maracajá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
DA SERRA - Fruteira e Produtos Coloniais
Di Cedro
Mercado Areias Brancas
Mercado Esteves
Mercado Freitas
Mercado Universitário

Clinics in Maracajá

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Unidade de Saúde Santa Terezinha

Gas Stations in Maracajá

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BR #3813305267
Novo Posto
Posto Rosso
Postos Simon
Postos Simon

Shopping Malls in Maracajá

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Portal Shopping Atacado
Shopping Pórtico

Stadiums & Teams in Maracajá

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Airports Near Maracajá

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Forquilhinha - Criciúma AirportCCMMedium Airport
Asa Branca Airport-Small Airport
Cambará Airport-Small Airport
Campo Nuic Airport-Small Airport
Comandante Nelinho Airport-Small Airport
Cruzeiro do Sul Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Veronezi Airport-Small Airport
Humberto Ghizzo Bortoluzzi Regional AirportJJGSmall Airport
Ismael Nunes Airport-Small Airport
Torres AirportTSQSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Maracajá

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Viva Bem

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maracajá

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Caravaggio
Capela de Nosso Senhor do Bom Parto
Capela de Santa Luzia
Capela de Santo Antônio
Capela de São Jorge
Capela de São José
Capela de São Pedro
Capela de São Sebastião
Capela Nossa Senhora de Fátima
Capela Santa Bárbara
Capela São Brás
Capela São José
Capela São Miguel
Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Igreja Rio dos Anjos
Igreja Santa Terezinha
Igreja São Valentim

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 Maracajá

What is the population of Maracajá?

Maracajá has a population of 7,815 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 241 people per square mile, spread across 32.5 square miles.

Is Maracajá expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,520, 95% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Maracajá?

Maracajá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 80.8 inches.

How is the job market in Maracajá?

There are 133 business establishments in the area.

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