Penalva, Brazil
Maranhão · Brazil
Penalva is a mid-size city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 32,511. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°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 Penalva
Penalva is a municipality in the state of Maranhão in the Northeast region of Brazil.
People
Climate
| Population | 32,511 |
| Population Density | 84 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.2942°, -45.1736° |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Maranhão |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.1 inches (2,010 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Penalva
Penalva is a mid-size city in Brazil (Maranhão) with a population of 32,511. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.1 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.
Climate in Penalva
Penalva has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C (83°F). The hottest month is Oct (31.3°C), the coldest is Mar (26.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1407 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.2°F |
| 50% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 387.3 sq mi (1,003.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 84/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.2942°S, 45.1736°W |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 13.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in |
Penalva has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 74.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (14.8") and October the driest (1.2").
Schools in Penalva
59+ public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Em Olavo Bilac | - | - | - | - |
| Em Coelho Neto | - | - | - | - |
| Ue São Manoel | - | - | - | - |
| Ue São Bernardo | - | - | - | - |
| Em Fabio Augusto Balby | - | - | - | - |
| UE Estevam Mendes | - | - | - | - |
| Ue José Messias Nunes | - | - | - | - |
| EM Nossa Senhora de Fátima | - | - | - | - |
| EM Almirante Tamandaré | - | - | - | - |
| EM João Francisco Mendes | - | - | - | - |
| EM Nossa Senhora de Nazaré | - | - | - | - |
| UE Prof. Maria do Socorro Silva | - | - | - | - |
| UE Augusto Pinto Leis | - | - | - | - |
| Ue Dona Benta | - | - | - | - |
| Ue Aciolino Barbosa Costa | - | - | - | - |
| EM Estevam Gomes | - | - | - | - |
| Em Casemiro De Abreu | - | - | - | - |
| Em São Benedito | - | - | - | - |
| Em Ver Benedito Correa | - | - | - | - |
| Em Nsa Sra Do Perpetuo Socorro | - | - | - | - |
| UE Nossa Senhora das Gracas | - | - | - | - |
| EM Nazaré Ramos | - | - | - | - |
| EM Americo Costa Ferreira | - | - | - | - |
| EM São Raimundo | - | - | - | - |
| EM São Sebastião | - | - | - | - |
| UE Wilson de Sá Marques | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Ensino Dr. José Joaquim Marques | - | - | - | - |
| Educ. Inf. Criança Feliz | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Ensino Dr. Tancredo Neves - CEMA | - | - | - | - |
| UE Caldas Marques | - | - | - | - |
| UE Maria Rosa Martins Marques | - | - | - | - |
| Em 28 De Julho | - | - | - | - |
| UE Nazário Mendonça | - | - | - | - |
| UE Ditador Dutra | - | - | - | - |
| UE Cosme Almur Dequeixes | - | - | - | - |
| EM São José | - | - | - | - |
| UE José Freire Gama | - | - | - | - |
| Em Faustino Coelho | - | - | - | - |
| EM São Miguel dos Corrêias | - | - | - | - |
| UE São Benedito | - | - | - | - |
| EM de Taboca | - | - | - | - |
| UE Roseana Sarney | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Nossa Senhora Aparecida | - | - | - | - |
| UE Santa Rosa | - | - | - | - |
| UE Santos Dumont | - | - | - | - |
| UMI Centro Educacional Penalva-MA | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Fé em Deus | - | - | - | - |
| UE Oliveiros Mendes | - | - | - | - |
| Col São José De Penalva | - | - | - | - |
| EM Santa Luzia | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Ensino Sabino Barros | - | - | - | - |
| EM São Francisco | - | - | - | - |
| EM Castro Alves | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Santa Severa | - | - | - | - |
| EM Antônio Gregório de Melo | - | - | - | - |
| UE Maria Helena Freire | - | - | - | - |
| EM José de Alencar | - | - | - | - |
| UE Benedito Leite | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Municipal Cristo Rei | - | - | - | - |
Airports Near Penalva
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Boa Esperança Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Cantanhede Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Eldorado Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Santa Lúcia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Serra Dourada Airport | - | Small Airport |
| João Silva Airport | - | Small Airport |
| São Bento Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zé Doca Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Penalva
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Salão do Reino das Testemunhas de Jeová |
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What is the population of Penalva?
Penalva has a population of 32,511 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 84 people per square mile, spread across 387.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Penalva?
Penalva has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 79.1 inches.
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