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Mendes, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro · Brazil

Mendes is a small city in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with a population of 18,049. Elevation: 1,375 ft (419 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,049 Population 381/sq mi density
1,375 ft Elevation 419 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
69.3 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$2,419 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
$2,419 median income

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About Mendes

Mendes

Mendes is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Its population was 18,648 (2020) and its area is 96 km2 (37 sq mi).

People

Population18,049
Density381/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,419

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain69.3 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)
Population18,049
Population Density381 / sq mi
Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)
Coordinates-22.5267°, -43.7328°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceRio de Janeiro
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation69.3 inches (1,761 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,419

About Mendes

Mendes is a small city in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) with a population of 18,049. The city sits at an elevation of 1,375 feet (419 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.3 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Mendes is $2,419, which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 307 business establishments.

Income: Mendes vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$2,419
97% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)307

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Mendes

Mendes has an average annual temperature of 22.4°C (72°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.2°C), the coldest is Jul (19.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1125 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 17.7° / 36.9° 167.0
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 17.8° / 36.3° 178.5
Mar 24.2°C / 76°F 16.5° / 36.3° 112.1
Apr 22.1°C / 72°F 14.1° / 33.7° 68.1
May 20.4°C / 69°F 9.7° / 32.4° 39.0
Jun 19.5°C / 67°F 10.6° / 31.8° 23.6
Jul 19.1°C / 66°F 9.3° / 32.7° 18.0
Aug 19.8°C / 68°F 8.6° / 36° 41.7
Sep 23°C / 73°F 12° / 39.3° 51.6
Oct 23.4°C / 74°F 13.7° / 39.1° 120.7
Nov 23.2°C / 74°F 13° / 37.8° 139.6
Dec 24.3°C / 76°F 16° / 37.4° 164.8
Mendes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 69.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,375 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above Brazil avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)
Area47.4 sq mi (122.8 km²)
Population Density381/sq mi
Coordinates-22.5267°N, 43.7328°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.3"
82% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.45"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 9.3 in
February 76°F (24°C) 7.7 in Warmest
March 75°F (24°C) 7.0 in
April 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
May 67°F (20°C) 2.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in Coldest
July 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
October 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in
December 74°F (23°C) 9.5 in Wettest

Mendes has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 65°F in June to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.5") and July the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Mendes

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Municipal Maria Lopes - - - -
CIEP Brizolão 288 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mendes

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VG Radio game, gamemusic MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mendes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura de Piraí
Casa de hera
Centro Cultural Cazuza
Fazenda Cachoeira Grande

Libraries in Mendes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Mendes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Matosão
Mercadinho Esperança
Mercado Cesta básica
Mercado do Tomé
Mercado Municipal
Mercearia do Aridalto
Redeconomia
Rio sul

Hotels in Mendes

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pousada do Barão

Restaurants in Mendes

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alemão
Restaurante Safari
Restaurante Taberna

Cafes in Mendes

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café, chá, chocolate e Cia

Bus Stations in Mendes

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mendes bus station
Terminal Rodoviário José Lúcio da Silva

Gas Stations in Mendes

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BR #646104702
Megaposto

Breweries in Mendes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Trupe Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Mendes

TeamLeagueDivision
Estádio Nivaldo Pereira

Airports Near Mendes

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International AirportGIGLarge Airport
Santos Dumont AirportSDULarge Airport
Campo Délio Jardim de Mattos Airport-Medium Airport
Francisco de Assis AirportJDFMedium Airport
Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho AirportRRJMedium Airport
Santa Cruz Air Force BaseSNZMedium Airport
Angra dos Reis AirportGDRSmall Airport
Clube CÉU Airport-Small Airport
Coronel Newton Braga Airport-Small Airport
Doutor Saulo Villela Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Bom Jardim Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda do Rochedo Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Oriente Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Pedra Branca Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Piloto Padrão KKS37/3 Airstrip-Small Airport
Fazenda Portobello Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Recanto Feliz Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Ribeirão Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Santa Tereza Airport-Small Airport
Fiocruz Heliport-Small Airport
Ilha dos Porcos Grandes Airport-Small Airport
Marambaia Airport-Small Airport
Resende AirportREZSmall Airport
Sítio Ouro Preto Airport-Small Airport
Ten. Brig. Ar Waldir de Vasconcelos Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Mendes

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinica da Familia - Emília Gomes
USF Vila Tânia
USF Vila Tânia

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mendes

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja Nossa Senhora da Paz
Matriz de Santa Cruz
Paróquia de Santa Cruz

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 Mendes

What is the population of Mendes?

Mendes has a population of 18,049 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 381 people per square mile, spread across 47.4 square miles.

Is Mendes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,419, 97% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Mendes?

Mendes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 69.3 inches.

How is the job market in Mendes?

There are 307 business establishments in the area.

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