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Petrolândia, Brazil

Pernambuco · Brazil

Petrolândia is a mid-size city in Pernambuco, Brazil with a population of 34,161. Elevation: 1,066 ft (325 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
34,161 Population 52/sq mi density
1,066 ft Elevation 325 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
America / Recife Timezone
$1,280 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
$1,280 median income

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People

Population34,161
Density52/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,280

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Population34,161
Population Density52 / sq mi
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Coordinates-8.9792°, -38.2194°
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvincePernambuco
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation18.2 inches (461 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,280

About Petrolândia

Petrolândia is a mid-size city in Brazil (Pernambuco) with a population of 34,161. The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet (325 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is America/Recife.

The median household income in Petrolândia is $1,280, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 581 business establishments.

Income: Petrolândia vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,280
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)581

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Petrolândia

Petrolândia has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F). The hottest month is Dec (28.5°C), the coldest is Jul (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 682 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.2°C / 83°F 20.3° / 37.6° 43.4
Feb 28.2°C / 83°F 20.1° / 37.8° 48.8
Mar 27.7°C / 82°F 20.1° / 37.7° 91.0
Apr 27°C / 81°F 20.2° / 36.5° 65.2
May 25.2°C / 77°F 18.1° / 34° 96.3
Jun 23.3°C / 74°F 16.4° / 31.3° 92.6
Jul 22.4°C / 72°F 15.2° / 31.4° 100.8
Aug 23°C / 73°F 15.3° / 33.4° 51.1
Sep 25.2°C / 77°F 16.7° / 36.8° 16.6
Oct 27.6°C / 82°F 17.9° / 38.8° 11.3
Nov 28.4°C / 83°F 19.6° / 38.7° 37.0
Dec 28.5°C / 83°F 19.9° / 38.5° 28.5
Petrolândia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average75.2°F
39% above Brazil avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Area657.7 sq mi (1,703.4 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates-8.9792°N, 38.2194°W
TimezoneAmerica/Recife

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.41"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in Warmest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in
March 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in
December 78°F (26°C) 1.8 in

Petrolândia has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Petrolândia

Institution Type Founded Website
CFEPP Cursos Profissionalizantes College
Escola Carneiro do Vale College

Schools in Petrolândia

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Agropecuária Municipal José de Carvalho Alcantâra
Escola Municipal Lino Manoel Viana
Escola Municipal Eudes Gustavo Ferraz de Sá
Escola Estadual São Francisco
Escola Municipal Paulo Freire
Escola Municipal Santa Filomena
Escola Municipal 7 de Setembro
Escola Municipal Vinicius de Moraes
Escola Municipal 4 de Outubro
Escola Municipal Jose Araujo da Silva
Escola Municipal Itamar Leite
Escola Municipal 1º de Maio
Escola Estadual de Jatobá
Escola Particular Santo Antônio
Escola Municipal 6 de Março
Escola Municipal Dr. Francisco Simões de Lima
Escola Municipal Ângela Maria Ferraz de Sá
Escola Municipal Professora Maria de Lourdes
Escola Estadual Maria Cavalcanti Nunes (EREM)
Escola Estadual Delmiro Gouveia
Escola Municipal 1º Julho
Escola Municipal Monteiro Lobato
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Radio Stations near Petrolândia

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Petrolândia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Petrolândia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadinho Nossa Senhora
Mercadinho Pe. Cícero
Mercado Público Municipal
Mercado Público Municipal

Hotels in Petrolândia

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Duque Pousada
Hotel Pontal do Lago
Pousada Atenize
Pousada Félix
Pousada Pôr do Sol
Pousada Triângulo
Sheik Hotel

Restaurants in Petrolândia

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café com Arte Restaurante e Lanchonete
Campos Bar e Restaurante
Restaurante Donna Júlia

Bus Stations in Petrolândia

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #2450554097

Gas Stations in Petrolândia

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #2454216671
Posto Rical
Posto Ypiranga
Rodrigás Combustiveis

Banks in Petrolândia

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco do Brasil
Bradesco
Santander

Stadiums & Teams in Petrolândia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Petrolândia

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Paulo Afonso AirportPAVMedium Airport
Belém de São Francisco AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Lagoa Fechada AirportSmall Airport
Ibimirim AirportSmall Airport
Xingó AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Petrolândia

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios

Churches & Religious Organizations in Petrolândia

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja Batista Missionária
Igreja do Sagrado Coração de Jesus
Matriz São Francisco de Assis

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Recife

🇧🇷 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 34,161 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 657.7 square miles.

Is Petrolândia expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,280, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Petrolândia?

Petrolândia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches.

How is the job market in Petrolândia?

There are 581 business establishments in the area.

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