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Petrolândia, Brazil

Santa Catarina · Brazil

Petrolândia is a small city in Santa Catarina, Brazil with a population of 6,716. Elevation: 1,407 ft (429 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,716 Population 57/sq mi density
1,407 ft Elevation 429 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
73.7 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$3,200 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$3,200 median income

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About Petrolândia

Petrolândia

Petrolândia is a municipality in the state of Santa Catarina in the South region of Brazil.

People

Population6,716
Density57/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,200

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain73.7 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation1,407 ft (429 m)
Population6,716
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation1,407 ft (429 m)
Coordinates-27.5353°, -49.6981°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceSanta Catarina
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation73.7 inches (1,872 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,200

About Petrolândia

Petrolândia is a small city in Brazil (Santa Catarina) with a population of 6,716. The city sits at an elevation of 1,407 feet (429 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.7 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Petrolândia is $3,200, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 114 business establishments.

Income: Petrolândia vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$3,200
96% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)114

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Petrolândia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 73.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,407 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above Brazil avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,407 ft (429 m)
Area116.8 sq mi (302.6 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates-27.5353°N, 49.6981°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.7"
94% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.01"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 13, 2018.

Apr 13, 2018 4 km NE of Santo Amaro da Imperatriz, Brazil M3.2 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2004 Unnamed Category 1 163 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 7.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 6.5 in
March 67°F (19°C) 5.4 in
April 62°F (16°C) 4.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in Coldest
July 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 5.6 in
October 60°F (16°C) 5.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
December 67°F (19°C) 5.3 in

Petrolândia has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 54°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 62.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Petrolândia

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Hermes Fontes
Centro Educacional Perimbó
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Radio Stations near Petrolândia

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Educadora 91.7 FM dance, pop AAC+ 104 kbps
Rádio 105 FM hits, popular AAC 48 kbps
Rádio Educadora 102,9 FM musica brasileira, sertanejo AAC+ 32 kbps

Libraries in Petrolândia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cruz e Souza0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Agrolândia0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Atalanta0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Doutor Jorge Lacerda0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Getúlio Vargas0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Hermann Lauré0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ulisses Guimarães0.0

Airports Near Petrolândia

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lages AirportLAJMedium Airport
Planalto Serrano Regional AirportEEAMedium Airport
Blumenau AirportBNUSmall Airport
Fazenda Belluno AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Veronezi AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Viúva Negra AirstripSmall Airport
Guararapes AirportSmall Airport
Helmuth Baungarten AirportLOISmall Airport
Ismael Nunes AirportSmall Airport
Pouso na Serra AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Sumidor AirportSmall Airport
Walter Ewaldo Siegel AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Petrolândia

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Capela de Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Capela de Nossa Senhora das Graças
Igreja da Barra Nova Petrolândia
Igreja Luterana

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo

🇧🇷 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 Petrolândia

What is the population of Petrolândia?

Petrolândia has a population of 6,716 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 116.8 square miles.

Is Petrolândia expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,200, 96% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Petrolândia?

Petrolândia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 73.7 inches.

How is the job market in Petrolândia?

There are 114 business establishments in the area.

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