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Peritoró, Brazil

Maranhão · Brazil

Peritoró is a small city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 20,479. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
20,479 Population 67/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
64.1 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$1,307 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,307 median income

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People

Population20,479
Density67/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,307

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain64.1 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Population20,479
Population Density67 / sq mi
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Coordinates-4.3833°, -44.3333°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMaranhão
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation64.1 inches (1,627 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,307

About Peritoró

Peritoró is a small city in Brazil (Maranhão) with a population of 20,479. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.1 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Peritoró is $1,307, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 348 business establishments.

Income: Peritoró vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,307
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)348

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Peritoró

Peritoró has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is Oct (31.6°C), the coldest is Mar (25.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1144 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 22° / 35.5° 151.4
Feb 26.5°C / 80°F 22° / 33.6° 197.0
Mar 25.9°C / 79°F 22° / 31.3° 295.1
Apr 26°C / 79°F 22° / 30.7° 187.3
May 26.1°C / 79°F 21.8° / 30.8° 85.6
Jun 26.4°C / 79°F 20.8° / 33.2° 26.7
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 20.3° / 36.1° 13.3
Aug 29.8°C / 86°F 21.3° / 38.4° 3.3
Sep 31.3°C / 88°F 23.1° / 39.7° 13.9
Oct 31.6°C / 89°F 24° / 40° 23.4
Nov 30.6°C / 87°F 23.7° / 39.4° 53.1
Dec 29.7°C / 85°F 22.8° / 38.6° 94.4
Peritoró has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 64.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above Brazil avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area307.6 sq mi (796.7 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates-4.3833°N, 44.3333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.1"
69% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 12.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 3, 2017.

Jan 3, 2017 Maranhao, Brazil M4.5 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 8.7 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in Wettest
April 80°F (26°C) 10.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
June 80°F (26°C) 1.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 83°F (28°C) 0.8 in
October 84°F (29°C) 1.2 in Warmest
November 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
December 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in

Peritoró has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.9") and August the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Peritoró

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
UEM Francisco Xavier de Matos
Centro de Ensino João Mohana
Centro Municipal de Educação Infantil Professora Zezé
UEM Eurenice Machado dos Santos
Centro de Ensino Engenheiro Roberto Cunha
Centro de Ensino Professor Luís Aranha
EM Presidente Médici
EM Nossa Senhora de Fátima
EM Nossa Senhora das Graças
UEM Dulce Almeida
Instituto Educacional Brasil Norte Sul - IEBNS
Centro de Ensino Olegário Tavares da Silva
Escola Militar Tiradentes VII
Ji Monteiro Lobato
UEM São Vicente de Paula
UEM Aldenora Barros
EM São João
UEM São Raimundo
EM José de Alencar
EM Getúlio Vargas
UEM Tiradentes
EM São Francisco II
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Libraries in Peritoró

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Farol da Educação0.0

Farmers Markets in Peritoró

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feira Municipal
Mercado

Restaurants in Peritoró

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Churrascaria Pernambuco

Clinics in Peritoró

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #5178272670

Bus Stations in Peritoró

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #773872844

Gas Stations in Peritoró

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #614840910
Posto Belem 1
Posto HD 25
Posto Joyce Peritoró
Posto Livramento

Stadiums & Teams in Peritoró

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Peritoró

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agropecuária Campo Novo AirportSmall Airport
Bacabal AirportSmall Airport
Engenheiro Francisco Alves AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Cantanhede AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Fresadora AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Pajeú AirportSmall Airport
FC AirportSmall Airport
Francisco Ramalho AirportSmall Airport
Gessomar AirportSmall Airport
Itapecuru AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Fortaleza

🇧🇷 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 Peritoró

What is the population of Peritoró?

Peritoró has a population of 20,479 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 307.6 square miles.

Is Peritoró expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,307, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Peritoró?

Peritoró has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 64.1 inches.

How is the job market in Peritoró?

There are 348 business establishments in the area.

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