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Praia Grande, Brazil

Santa Catarina · Brazil

Praia Grande is a small city in Santa Catarina, Brazil with a population of 8,270. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,270 Population 30/sq mi density
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
107.1 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$2,909 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
$2,909 median income

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About Praia Grande

Praia Grande

Praia Grande is the southernmost municipality in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. Despite its name, the city is landlocked.

People

Population8,270
Density30/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,909

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain107.1 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Population8,270
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates-29.1967°, -49.9503°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceSanta Catarina
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation107.1 inches (2,719 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,909

About Praia Grande

Praia Grande is a small city in Brazil (Santa Catarina) with a population of 8,270. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 107.1 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Praia Grande is $2,909, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 141 business establishments.

Income: Praia Grande vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$2,909
96% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)141

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Praia Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 107.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above Brazil avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area280.0 sq mi (725.2 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates-29.1967°N, 49.9503°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 107.1"
182% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.02"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.86"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2004 Unnamed Category 1 41 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 6.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 5.7 in
March 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in
April 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in Coldest
July 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
August 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 5.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Driest
December 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in

Praia Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in June to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and November the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Praia Grande

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Tancredo de Almeida Neves
Escola Leonardo Pedro Thomaz
Escola de Educação Básica Bulcão Viana
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Radio Stations near Praia Grande

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Torres FM 101,1 80's, 80s MP3 96 kbps
Cultural FM Torres MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Praia Grande

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Exposições Padre Balduíno Rambo
Museu do Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia - Campus Santa Rosa do Sul
Museu Municipal
Museu Municipal Irmã Tarcilia M. Afonso
Torres Historical Museum

Libraries in Praia Grande

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Públ. Mun. Ney Azambuja0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Alberto Alípio Teixeira0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Doutor Pedro Coelho0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Professora Isaura Freitas Emerim0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal São João do Sul0.0

Farmers Markets in Praia Grande

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feira Agrícola
Fruteira Tio Brisa

Hotels in Praia Grande

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café e Pousada Colonial da Serra
Discovery Cânions
Hospedaria Rural Beija-Flor
Hotel Aparados
Morada dos Canyons
Pousada Caminho dos Canyons
Refúgio Ecológico Pedra Afiada

Restaurants in Praia Grande

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa do Petisco
Gringa Lanches
Pizzaria Casarão
Restaurante do Carlinhos
Restaurante Rede Furnas
Restaurante Sabor dos Aparados
Xis do Gaúcho Gastro Pub

Cafes in Praia Grande

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Rancho dos Canyons
Miglo Cafeteria

Clinics in Praia Grande

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #8626388029
Dual Clínica Radiológica
Essence Espaço Saúde
Laboratório de Análises Clínicas São Camilo

Bus Stations in Praia Grande

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estação Rodoviária Arina Pereira

Gas Stations in Praia Grande

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #4637819490
BR #488113585
Passo Fuel Station
Posto Nacional

Banks in Praia Grande

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco do Brasil
Sicoob
Sicoob Credija

Shopping Malls in Praia Grande

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Assis Brasil

Gyms in Praia Grande

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Academia Acqua Fitness
BR #12887542815
BR #12887542837
Oxi Fitness

Stadiums & Teams in Praia Grande

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Praia Grande

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Forquilhinha - Criciúma AirportCCMMedium Airport
Cambará AirportSmall Airport
Capão da Canoa AirportSmall Airport
Comandante Nelinho AirportSmall Airport
Miraguaia Campo de Aviação AirportSmall Airport
Osório AirportSmall Airport
Torres AirportTSQSmall Airport

Post Offices in Praia Grande

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios - Agência Praia Grande

Treatment Centers in Praia Grande

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Caps Renascer
Revitta Estética Fisio e Pilates

Churches & Religious Organizations in Praia Grande

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assembleia de Deus
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Fátima
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Capela de Santo Antônio
Capela de Santo Inácio
Capela de São Brás
Igreja Assembleia de Deus
Igreja Bom Jesus
Igreja Episcopal de Praia Grande
Igreja Monte Carmelo
Paróquia São Sebastião
Salão do Reino das Testemunhas de Jeová
Sociedade Espírita

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Praia Grande

What is the population of Praia Grande?

Praia Grande has a population of 8,270 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 280.0 square miles.

Is Praia Grande expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,909, 96% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Praia Grande?

Praia Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 107.1 inches.

How is the job market in Praia Grande?

There are 141 business establishments in the area.

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