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Pirapemas, Brazil

Maranhão · Brazil

Pirapemas is a small city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 17,714. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
17,714 Population 52/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
73.3 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$942 Median Income
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2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$942 median income

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About Pirapemas

Pirapemas is a municipality in the state of Maranhão in the Northeast region of Brazil.

People

Population17,714
Density52/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$942

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain73.3 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Population17,714
Population Density52 / sq mi
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates-3.7267°, -44.2233°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMaranhão
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation73.3 inches (1,862 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$942

About Pirapemas

Pirapemas is a small city in Brazil (Maranhão) with a population of 17,714. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.3 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Pirapemas is $942, which is 99% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 301 business establishments.

Income: Pirapemas vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$942
99% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)301

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Pirapemas

Pirapemas has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C (83°F). The hottest month is Oct (31.2°C), the coldest is Mar (26.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1222 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.5°C / 82°F 22.2° / 36.6° 172.1
Feb 27.1°C / 81°F 22.2° / 34.8° 199.3
Mar 26.5°C / 80°F 22.2° / 33.2° 305.3
Apr 26.6°C / 80°F 22.6° / 32.4° 215.3
May 26.8°C / 80°F 22.4° / 32.2° 114.9
Jun 26.5°C / 80°F 21.6° / 32.5° 45.2
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 21.2° / 35.6° 26.4
Aug 29.3°C / 85°F 21.6° / 38.4° 6.4
Sep 30.8°C / 87°F 23.4° / 39.8° 10.7
Oct 31.2°C / 88°F 24.4° / 40.4° 17.2
Nov 30.5°C / 87°F 23.9° / 39.8° 36.5
Dec 30°C / 86°F 23° / 39.1° 72.6
Pirapemas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Brazil avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area341.2 sq mi (883.7 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates-3.7267°N, 44.2233°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.3"
93% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 14.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.63"

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 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in
February 80°F (27°C) 11.6 in Coldest
March 80°F (27°C) 14.7 in Wettest
April 80°F (27°C) 13.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 1.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 83°F (28°C) 0.9 in
October 83°F (29°C) 1.5 in Warmest
November 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in
December 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in

Pirapemas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in February to 83°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 73.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (14.7") and August the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Pirapemas

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ji Pato Donald
EM Raimundo Cunha
Centro de Ensino Ribamar Pinheiro
EM Santa Luzia
EM José Ramos
EM Raimundo Cabral
Centro de Ensino Pirapemas
EM Patrício Vidal Martins
EM Supapo
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Train Stations in Pirapemas

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Pirapemas

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agropecuária Campo Novo AirportSmall Airport
Bacabal AirportSmall Airport
Engenheiro Francisco Alves AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Cantanhede AirportSmall Airport
Vargem Grande AirstripSmall 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 Pirapemas

What is the population of Pirapemas?

Pirapemas has a population of 17,714 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 341.2 square miles.

Is Pirapemas expensive to live in?

The median household income is $942, 99% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Pirapemas?

Pirapemas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.3 inches.

How is the job market in Pirapemas?

There are 301 business establishments in the area.

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