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Nova Cruz, Brazil

Rio Grande do Norte · Brazil

Nova Cruz is a mid-size city in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil with a population of 34,269. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
34,269 Population 251/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
25.5 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$1,260 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,260 median income

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About Nova Cruz

Nova Cruz is a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Norte in the Northeast region of Brazil.

People

Population34,269
Density251/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$1,260

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain25.5 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Population34,269
Population Density251 / sq mi
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates-6.4781°, -35.4339°
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 Precipitation25.5 inches (647 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,260

About Nova Cruz

Nova Cruz is a mid-size city in Brazil (Rio Grande do Norte) with a population of 34,269. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 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 25.5 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Nova Cruz is $1,260, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 583 business establishments.

Income: Nova Cruz vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,260
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)583

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Nova Cruz

Nova Cruz has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.5°C), the coldest is Jul (23.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1125 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.3°C / 81°F 21.6° / 35.9° 67.8
Feb 27.3°C / 81°F 21.6° / 35.6° 84.6
Mar 26.4°C / 80°F 21.5° / 34.5° 168.0
Apr 25.9°C / 79°F 21.1° / 32.5° 145.4
May 25.3°C / 77°F 20.6° / 31.3° 159.2
Jun 24.1°C / 75°F 19.1° / 30.5° 173.8
Jul 23.3°C / 74°F 18° / 29.4° 150.1
Aug 23.4°C / 74°F 17.6° / 30.6° 65.0
Sep 24.8°C / 77°F 18.6° / 33.5° 34.8
Oct 26.6°C / 80°F 20° / 35.4° 17.2
Nov 27.5°C / 81°F 21.3° / 36.1° 24.3
Dec 27.5°C / 81°F 21.5° / 36.1° 34.4
Nova Cruz 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 352 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Brazil avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area136.5 sq mi (353.4 km²)
Population Density251/sq mi
Coordinates-6.4781°N, 35.4339°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.5"
33% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.94"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.39"

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 M4.3 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
February 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in Warmest
March 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in Wettest
May 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in
August 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Driest
November 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in

Nova Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Nova Cruz

Institution Type Founded Website
IFRN - Campus Nova Cruz College
IFRN - Campus Nova Cruz College
UFRN - Polo UAB University

Schools in Nova Cruz

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Caíque
Escola Pública
Escola Modelo
Rosa Pignatario
Professor Miguel Bastos
Escola Modelo Em Tempo Integral
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Radio Stations near Nova Cruz

8 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
Correio do Vale FM pop music MP3 96 kbps
Rockett 97,7 rock MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Tradição Católica católica, cristã MP3 96 kbps
Radio Sepiol AAC 128 kbps
Jovem Pan FM - Vitória - ES - 100.1 contemporary hits radio, jovem AAC+ 128 kbps

Libraries in Nova Cruz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Dom Matias Patrício de Macêdo0.0

Farmers Markets in Nova Cruz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feira Livre
Mercado Público
Mercado Público
Mercado Público

Clinics in Nova Cruz

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #4196907491
BR #6476794229

Train Stations in Nova Cruz

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nova Cruz

Bus Stations in Nova Cruz

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #4196982489

Gas Stations in Nova Cruz

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #11236736516
BR #4196908291
BR #6294676266
BR #9644220202
gas station

Banks in Nova Cruz

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco do Brasil
Caixa Econômica Federal

Stadiums & Teams in Nova Cruz

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Airports Near Nova Cruz

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Presidente Castro Pinto International AirportJPALarge Airport
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International AirportNATLarge Airport
Natal Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Aeroclube AirportSmall Airport
Campos de Melo AirportSmall Airport
Clube Estância Ouro Verde AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Antas AirstripSmall Airport
Pedro Simões Pimenta AirportSmall Airport
Rio de Pirucaia AirportSmall Airport
Rio Tinto AirportSmall Airport
Santa Cruz AirportSmall Airport
Senador Antônio Farias AirportSmall Airport
Severino Lopes AirportSmall Airport
Stratus Ale AirportSmall Airport
Tabuleiro AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nova Cruz

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja Batista Betel
Igreja de São Sebastião
Igreja Maranata
Igreja Santa Maria Goretti
Igreja São Sebastião
Paróquia Imaculada Conceição

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 Nova Cruz

What is the population of Nova Cruz?

Nova Cruz has a population of 34,269 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 251 people per square mile, spread across 136.5 square miles.

Is Nova Cruz expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,260, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Nova Cruz?

Nova Cruz 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 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.5 inches.

How is the job market in Nova Cruz?

There are 583 business establishments in the area.

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