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Palmeira, Brazil

Santa Catarina · Brazil

Palmeira is a small town in Santa Catarina, Brazil with a population of 2,561. Elevation: 2,858 ft (871 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,561 Population 5/sq mi density
2,858 ft Elevation 871 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
87.0 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$2,909 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$2,909 median income

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About Palmeira

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

People

Population2,561
Density5/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,909

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain87.0 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation2,858 ft (871 m)
Population2,561
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation2,858 ft (871 m)
Coordinates-27.5828°, -50.1594°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceSanta Catarina
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation87.0 inches (2,210 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,909

About Palmeira

Palmeira is a small town in Brazil (Santa Catarina) with a population of 2,561. The city sits at an elevation of 2,858 feet (871 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.0 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Palmeira is $2,909, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 44 business establishments.

Income: Palmeira vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$2,909
96% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Palmeira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 87.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,858 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above Brazil avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,858 ft (871 m)
Area484.8 sq mi (1,255.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-27.5828°N, 50.1594°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.0"
129% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.38"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.86"

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 M3.2 140 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 1 167 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 6.4 in Warmest, Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in
March 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 5.7 in
October 60°F (15°C) 5.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
December 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in

Palmeira has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 53°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 60.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (3.9").

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Radio Stations near Palmeira

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Antena 1 94.7 FM adult, flashback AAC+ 64 kbps
Rádio Antena 1 88.3 FM adult, classic hip hop AAC+ 64 kbps
Rádio 105 FM hits, popular AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Palmeira

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Memorial Nereu Ramos
Museu Ferroviário do 1º Batalhão - Lages
Museu Histórico Thiago de Castro

Libraries in Palmeira

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Carlos Dorval Macedo0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Otacílio Costa0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal José de Alencar0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Padre José de Anchieta0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Soni Conceição Gonçalves de Liz0.0
Unidade da Indústria do Conhecimento0.0

Farmers Markets in Palmeira

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feira de Produtos
Iega Hortifruti
Mercado Público Municipal Osvaldo Uncini

Gas Stations in Palmeira

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Posto Mãe Aparecida II

Stadiums & Teams in Palmeira

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Airports Near Palmeira

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lages AirportLAJMedium Airport
Planalto Serrano Regional AirportEEAMedium Airport
Curitibanos AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Viúva Negra AirstripSmall Airport
Guararapes AirportSmall Airport
Helmuth Baungarten AirportLOISmall Airport
Ismael Nunes AirportSmall Airport
Pouso na Serra AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Sumidor AirportSmall Airport
Walter Ewaldo Siegel AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palmeira

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de São Sebastião
Igreja do Cerro Alto
Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres
Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário

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 Palmeira

What is the population of Palmeira?

Palmeira has a population of 2,561 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 484.8 square miles.

Is Palmeira expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,909, 96% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Palmeira?

Palmeira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.0 inches.

How is the job market in Palmeira?

There are 44 business establishments in the area.

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