Passagem Franca, Brazil
Maranhão · Brazil
Passagem Franca is a small city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 17,220. Elevation: 778 ft (237 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Passagem Franca
Passagem Franca is a municipality in the state of Maranhão in the Northeast region of Brazil.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,220 |
| Population Density | 30 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.1797°, -43.7836° |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Maranhão |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.0 inches (1,271 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Passagem Franca
Passagem Franca is a small city in Brazil (Maranhão) with a population of 17,220. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet (237 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.
Climate in Passagem Franca
Passagem Franca has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is Oct (31°C), the coldest is Mar (25.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 978 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.8°F |
| 44% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 565.7 sq mi (1,465.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.1797°S, 43.7836°W |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in |
Passagem Franca has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in June to 81°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.9") and July the driest (0.3").
Schools in Passagem Franca
13 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EM Cel. Germano Cardoso Silva | - | - | - | - |
| EM Luís Marques | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Educação Portal do Saber | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Educação Agnus Dei | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Isabel Cristina Porto | - | - | - | - |
| EM Imaculada Conceição | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educa Mais Antônio Reinaldo Porto | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipalizada Estado do Paraná | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Professora Maria José Reis | - | - | - | - |
| EM Afonso Costa | - | - | - | - |
| EM Professor Raimundo Masculo Saraiva da Silva | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipalizada Profª. Heloísa Maria de Sousa Almeida | - | - | - | - |
| UE Getúlio Vargas | - | - | - | - |
Theme Parks in Passagem Franca
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Passagem Franca
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Passagem Franca
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe Buriti Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cangapara Airport | FLB | Small Airport |
| Colinas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Bacatuba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Brejo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Cacimbas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Calumbi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Canabrava Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Colina Verde Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Graúna Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Maria Helena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Mata Escura Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Olho D`Água Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Tiúba Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Guadalupe Airport | GDP | Small Airport |
| José Mendes Ribeiro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| LC Agropecuária Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Major Brigadeiro do Ar Rui Moreira Lima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Merlin Agro/Itaúna Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mirador Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nereu Luis de Souza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pastos Bons Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Passagem Franca?
Passagem Franca has a population of 17,220 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 565.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Passagem Franca?
Passagem Franca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches.
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