Peçanha, Brazil
Minas Gerais · Brazil
Peçanha is a small city in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 17,446. Elevation: 2,572 ft (784 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°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 Peçanha
Peçanha is a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais in the Southeast region of Brazil.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,446 |
| Population Density | 39 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,572 ft (784 m) |
| Coordinates | -18.5486°, -42.5569° |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Minas Gerais |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.9 inches (733 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Peçanha
Peçanha is a small city in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 17,446. The city sits at an elevation of 2,572 feet (784 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.
Climate in Peçanha
Peçanha has an average annual temperature of 23.3°C (74°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.3°C), the coldest is Jul (20.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 901 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.6°F |
| 33% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,572 ft (784 m) |
| Area | 446.0 sq mi (1,155.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.5486°S, 42.5569°W |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 8.8 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
Peçanha has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 62°F in June to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.2") and August the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Peçanha
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| IFMG - Campus São João Evangelista | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Peçanha
10 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Estadual Abelardo da Cunha | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Estadual Doutor Antônio da Cunha Pereira | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Estadual Sady da Cunha | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Estadual Senador Simão da Cunha | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Educacional Bravieira | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Doutor Odilon Behrens | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educacional Maria Tereza Queiroz - Apae | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Thayanne Helenita Eleto | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal de Paiol | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal dos Costas | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Peçanha
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIO CIDADE 100.1 | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cidade 87.5 FM | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Peçanha
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museu Histórico de Peçanha |
Libraries in Peçanha
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 |
Hotels in Peçanha
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Peçanha
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Peçanha
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Peçanha
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Peçanha
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Peçanha
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coronel Altino Machado Airport | GVR | Medium Airport |
| Fazenda Casa Branca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Itamarandiba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Maria do Suaçuí Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Peçanha
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Agência de Correios de Peçanha |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Peçanha
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Igreja de São Geraldo | |
| Igreja do Sagrado Coração de Jesus | |
| Igreja Matriz de Santo Antônio | |
| Igreja Presbiteriana em Peçanha | |
| Igreja Sagrada Face |
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Waterfalls Near Peçanha
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Peçanha.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Cachoeira do Jambeiro |
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Public Holidays in Brazil
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What is the population of Peçanha?
Peçanha has a population of 17,446 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 446.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Peçanha?
Peçanha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.
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