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Pesqueira, Brazil

Pernambuco · Brazil

Pesqueira is a mid-size city in Pernambuco, Brazil with a population of 62,722. Elevation: 2,149 ft (655 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
62,722 Population 115/sq mi density
2,149 ft Elevation 655 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
26.6 in Annual Rain
America / Recife Timezone
$1,440 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
$1,440 median income

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People

Population62,722
Density115/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,440

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain26.6 in/yr
Sunny Days342/yr
Elevation2,149 ft (655 m)
Population62,722
Population Density115 / sq mi
Elevation2,149 ft (655 m)
Coordinates-8.3578°, -36.6964°
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvincePernambuco
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation26.6 inches (676 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,440

About Pesqueira

Pesqueira is a mid-size city in Brazil (Pernambuco) with a population of 62,722. The city sits at an elevation of 2,149 feet (655 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.6 inches. The timezone is America/Recife.

The median household income in Pesqueira is $1,440, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 10 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Income: Pesqueira vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,440
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)10

Business (County)

Restaurants3
Healthcare1
Retail1

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Pesqueira

Pesqueira has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C (76°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.4°C), the coldest is Jul (21.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 692 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.3°C / 79°F 18.5° / 36.2° 41.8
Feb 26.4°C / 80°F 18.6° / 36.4° 45.2
Mar 25.8°C / 78°F 18.7° / 36.1° 107.7
Apr 25.1°C / 77°F 18.4° / 34.7° 82.7
May 23.8°C / 75°F 17.3° / 32.7° 94.5
Jun 22.1°C / 72°F 16.1° / 30.1° 91.8
Jul 21.2°C / 70°F 14.6° / 30.4° 87.4
Aug 21.6°C / 71°F 14.5° / 31.8° 45.9
Sep 23.3°C / 74°F 15.7° / 35.1° 16.8
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 16.7° / 36.9° 11.0
Nov 26.4°C / 79°F 18° / 37.1° 44.1
Dec 26.3°C / 79°F 17.8° / 36.5° 23.7
Pesqueira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,149 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Brazil avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,149 ft (655 m)
Area547.7 sq mi (1,418.6 km²)
Population Density115/sq mi
Coordinates-8.3578°N, 36.6964°W
TimezoneAmerica/Recife

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.88"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.51"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in Warmest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
March 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
August 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in Coldest
September 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in Driest
November 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in

Pesqueira has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 68°F in August to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Pesqueira

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
IFPE- Campus Pesqueira - - - -
Colégio Cristo Rei - - - -
CAIC - - - -
EREMJAM - - - -
Colégio Santa Dorotéia - - - -
Escola Estadual Arruda Marinho - - - -
Escola Estadual Elizeu Araújo - - - -
Escola Estadual Professora Margarida de Lima Falcão - - - -
Escola Municipal Professor José Marcelino Xavier - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pesqueira

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Pesqueira

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museu Frei Henrique Bröker

Libraries in Pesqueira

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca SESI Poção0.0

Farmers Markets in Pesqueira

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hiper Santo Antônio
Mercadinho Econômico
Mercado de Farinha

Hotels in Pesqueira

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Acauã
Hotel Estação Cruzeiro

Restaurants in Pesqueira

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hambúrgueria Urban'us
Oca da Tapioca
Pizzaria Giovanna
Pizzaria Recanto da Serra

Monuments in Pesqueira

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento Centenário de Pesqueira

Castles in Pesqueira

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castelo de Pesqueira

Bus Stations in Pesqueira

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rodoviária Pesqueira
Terminal Rodoviária

Gas Stations in Pesqueira

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BR
BR #1388790114
Posto Cruzeiro
Posto Cruzeiro
Posto Rancho Alegre
Shell

Banks in Pesqueira

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco do Brasil
Banco do Nordeste
Bradesco
Bradesco
Caixa Econômica Federal
Santander

Gyms in Pesqueira

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Academia Forma e Saúde

Stadiums & Teams in Pesqueira

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Airports Near Pesqueira

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Arcoverde Airport-Small Airport
Caruaru AirportCAUSmall Airport
Fazenda Brejinho Airport-Small Airport
Fernando João Pereira dos Santos Filho Airport-Small Airport
Garanhuns AirportQGPSmall Airport
Lourival Nunes de Farias Airport-Small Airport
Pesqueira Airport-Small Airport
Sertânia Airport-Small Airport
Severino Farias Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Pesqueira

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pesqueira

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela Nossa Senhora de Lourdes
Capela Nossa Senhora Mãe dos Homens
Capela São Sebastião
Catedral de Santa Águeda
Gruta Nossa Senhora das Graças
Igreja Matriz de Cristo Rei
Monte da Graça
Salão do Reino das Testemunhas de Jeová

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Recife

Around Pesqueira

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 9
Hospitals 1
Restaurants 3
Supermarkets 1
Banks 4
Hotels 1
Parks 23
Places of Worship 5

Things to See Near Pesqueira

2 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Castelo de Pesqueira
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Mirante de Pesqueira

🇧🇷 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 Pesqueira

What is the population of Pesqueira?

Pesqueira has a population of 62,722 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 115 people per square mile, spread across 547.7 square miles.

Is Pesqueira expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,440, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Pesqueira?

Pesqueira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 342 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.6 inches.

How is the job market in Pesqueira?

There are 10 business establishments in the area, including 3 restaurants and food service locations.

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