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Palhoça, Brazil
Santa Catarina · Brazil
Palhoça is a large city in Santa Catarina, Brazil with a population of 175,272. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 175,272 |
| Population Density | 1,170 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | -27.6453°, -48.6678° |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Santa Catarina |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.9 inches (1,724 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $3,600 |
About Palhoça
Palhoça is a large city in Brazil (Santa Catarina) with a population of 175,272. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.9 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.
Income: Palhoça vs Brazil
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $3,600 |
| 95% below Brazil avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 60 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 8 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Palhoça
Palhoça has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.7°C), the coldest is Jul (17.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1745 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 149.8 sq mi (388.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.6453°N, 48.6678°W |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in |
Palhoça has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in August to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 62.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (3.6").
Schools in Palhoça
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAIC | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Estadual Básica Joaquim Santiago | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Estadual José Mathias Zimmermann | - | - | - | - |
| Colégio Elcana | - | - | - | - |
| Colégio Aprender e Crescer | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica Municipal Reinaldo Weingartner | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Reunida Daniel Carlos Weingartner | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Manuel da Silva | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educacional Dom Jayme de Barros Câmara | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Professora Maria do Carmo de Souza | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica Municipal Professora Mara Luiza Vieira Liberato | - | - | - | - |
| Colégio Fórmula | - | - | - | - |
| Colégio Visão | - | - | - | - |
| Colégio Adventista | - | - | - | - |
| CEI Santa Marta | - | - | - | - |
| Bom Jesus Pedra Branca | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica Municipal Professsor Osmar Antônio | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica Professor Benonívio João Martins | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Estadual Básica Vicente Silveira | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Modelo | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educacional Roda Pião | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Irmã Maria Teresa | - | - | - | - |
| Escola de Ensino Fundamental Venceslau Bueno | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Estadual Básica Governador Ivo Silveira | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Estadual Governador Pedro Ivo Figueiredo de Campos | - | - | - | - |
| Escola de Educação Básica Henrique Estefano Koerich | - | - | - | - |
| EB Teresinha Espíndola | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Palhoça
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jovem Pan FM - Florianópolis - SC | chr, contemporary hits radio | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Itapema 102.3 FM | blues, classic rock | UNKNOWN | |
| GOLD INSTRUMENTAL (32kbps/aacPlus) | instrumental music, orchestra | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GOLD INSTRUMENTAL (224kbps/mp3) | instrumental music, orchestra | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GOLD WEB RADIO (224kbps/mp3) | 2000's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GOLD WEB RADIO (32kbps/aacPlus) | 's, 2000's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Cidade 670 AM | - | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Radio Livre 95 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rádio Novo Tempo 96.9 FM - Florianópolis - SC | adventist, christian | UNKNOWN 64 kbps |
Museums in Palhoça
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa da Memória Annita Hoepcke da Silva | ||||
| Centro Cultural Casa de São Pedro | ||||
| Ecomuseu | ||||
| Fortaleza de São José da Ponta Grossa | ||||
| Fundação Hassis | ||||
| Jardim Botânico de Florianópolis | ||||
| Memorial da Procuradoria da República em Santa Catarina | ||||
| Museu Aberto da Tartaruga Marinha | ||||
| Museu Contador Renato Gonçalves | ||||
| Museu da Escola Catarinense | ||||
| Museu da Imagem e do Som de Santa Catarina | ||||
| Museu de Armas Major Lara Ribas | ||||
| Museu de Arqueologia e Etnologia | ||||
| Museu de Arte de Santa Catarina | ||||
| Museu do Brinquedo da Ilha de Santa Catarina | ||||
| Museu do Homem do Sambaqui | ||||
| Museu do Judiciário | ||||
| Museu do Presépio | ||||
| Museu dos Hansenianos | ||||
| Museu Etnográfico Casa dos Açores | ||||
| Museu Histórico de Santa Catarina | ||||
| Museu Histórico Gilberto Gerlach | ||||
| Museu Naval | ||||
| Museu Victor Meirelles |
Libraries in Palhoça
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Doutor Hercílio Luz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Doutor Hercílio Luz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Palhoça | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Santa Catarina | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Vereador Paulino Clasen | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Albertina Ramos de Araújo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Albertina Ramos de Araújo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Alice Maria Roque | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Coronel Teixeira de Oliveira | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Palhoça | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Orival Augusto Lehmkuhl | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Professor Barreiros Filho | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Professora Maria do Carmo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Setorial do CFM | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Setorial do CFM | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Superior de Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universitária | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Universitária | 0.0 | |||||
| Letraria | 0.0 | |||||
| Prof. Henrique Fontes | 0.0 | |||||
| Prof. Henrique Fontes | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Palhoça
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espaço de Feira e Artesanato de Florianópolis | |||||
| Feira | |||||
| Feira Arte e Sabor | |||||
| Feira de Frutas e Verduras | |||||
| Feira de Frutas e Verduras | |||||
| Feira de Terças | |||||
| Fifo Mania | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Público Aldírio Simões | |||||
| Mercado Público de Palhoça | |||||
| Mercado São Jorge |
Hotels in Palhoça
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Palhoça
31 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Palhoça
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Palhoça
15 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Palhoça
6 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Palhoça
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Palhoça
36 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Palhoça
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Palhoça
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Palhoça
10 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Palhoça
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervejaria Badenia | ||||
| Cervejaria Catarina | ||||
| Cervejaria Loop |
Stadiums & Teams in Palhoça
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Palhoça
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hercílio Luz International Airport | FLN | Large Airport |
| Aeroclube de Santa Catarina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Sunset | - | Small Airport |
| Aeroportobelo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Campo Comandantes Airport | ITJ | Small Airport |
| Costa Esmeralda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cruzeiro do Sul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| DZ47 Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Aero – Amil Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Belluno Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Veronezi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fly Park Florianópolis | - | Small Airport |
| Fly Ville Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Palhoça
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| CTE/FNS |
Treatment Centers in Palhoça
17 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ambulatório Doutor Alfredo Daura Jorge | ||
| Centro Clínico Esportivo Winner | ||
| Clínica do Aparelho Digestivo | ||
| Dermatologista Florianópolis | ||
| Espaço Alternativo Centro Terapêutico | ||
| Espaço Valens | ||
| Geder Grohs Psiquiatra | ||
| Instituto Catarinense de Ortopedia e Traumatologia | ||
| Instituto Granzotto | ||
| Laboratório Bioclínico São José | ||
| Laboratório Menino Deus | ||
| Maxilare Radiologia Odontológica | ||
| Pró-Saúde Serviços Médicos | ||
| Radimagemdigital | ||
| Saúde de Atleta Medicina Esportiva | ||
| Ultralitho | ||
| Vital Vida |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Palhoça
60 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias | |
| Assembléia de Deus | |
| Assembleia de Deus | |
| Assembleia de Deus | |
| Assembleia de Deus | |
| Assembleia de Deus | |
| Assembleia de Deus do Brasil | |
| Assembleia de Deus Madureira Bela Vista | |
| Axé Luz de Aruanda | |
| Capela da Sagrada Família | |
| Capela de Nossa Senhora Aparecida | |
| Capela de Nossa Senhora Aparecida | |
| Capela de São José Operário | |
| Capela de São Sebastião | |
| Capela do Anjo da Guarda | |
| Capela do Bom Jesus | |
| Capela Imaculada Conceição | |
| Capela Nossa Senhora da Praia | |
| Capela Nossa Senhora do Parto | |
| Capela Santa Catarina de Alexandria |
Explore Near Palhoça
Quick Facts
Around Palhoça
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Palhoça
37 places within 15 km
- • Biscina Antiga Vila dos Negros
- • Praia da Tapera
- • Palácio Cruz e Sousa
- • Forte Santa Bárbara
- • Forte Santana
- • Cambirela Sul
- • Chifre do Cambirela
- • Falso Cume Cambirela
- • Morro Agudo
- • Morro da Cruz
- + 22 more
- • Baía Sul
- • Mirante
- • Mirante Cambirela
- • Mirante da Beira Mar
- • Mirante do Morro da Cruz
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Palhoça
What is the population of Palhoça?
Palhoça has a population of 175,272 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 1,170 people per square mile, spread across 149.8 square miles.
Is Palhoça expensive to live in?
The median household income is $3,600, 95% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Palhoça?
Palhoça 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 61°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.9 inches.
How is the job market in Palhoça?
There are 60 business establishments in the area, including 18 restaurants and food service locations.