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Primeira Cruz, Brazil

Maranhão · Brazil

Primeira Cruz is a small city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 13,614. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,614 Population 21/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
70.9 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$720 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
$720 median income

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People

Population13,614
Density21/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$720

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain70.9 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population13,614
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-2.5100°, -43.4383°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMaranhão
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation70.9 inches (1,801 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$720

About Primeira Cruz

Primeira Cruz is a small city in Brazil (Maranhão) with a population of 13,614. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.9 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Primeira Cruz is $720, which is 99% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 231 business establishments.

Income: Primeira Cruz vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$720
99% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)231

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Primeira Cruz

Primeira Cruz has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is Oct (28.8°C), the coldest is Mar (26.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1380 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.5°C / 82°F 24.1° / 33.3° 169.7
Feb 27.3°C / 81°F 23.9° / 33.1° 242.2
Mar 26.9°C / 80°F 23.9° / 32.1° 338.8
Apr 27.1°C / 81°F 24.2° / 32.5° 239.5
May 27.5°C / 81°F 24.5° / 32.6° 154.4
Jun 27.3°C / 81°F 24.3° / 32.1° 94.1
Jul 27.3°C / 81°F 23.9° / 32.5° 45.5
Aug 27.7°C / 82°F 24° / 33.9° 12.7
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 24.3° / 34.7° 4.4
Oct 28.8°C / 84°F 25° / 35.3° 6.1
Nov 28.7°C / 84°F 24.9° / 34.8° 30.0
Dec 28.6°C / 84°F 24.8° / 34.6° 42.7
Primeira Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above Brazil avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area636.9 sq mi (1,649.7 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates-2.5100°N, 43.4383°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.9"
87% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 14.69"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.28"

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 M4.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
February 80°F (27°C) 10.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 14.7 in Coldest, Wettest
April 80°F (27°C) 14.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
November 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
December 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in

Primeira Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in March to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 70.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (14.7") and October the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Primeira Cruz

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Municipal Raimundo Nonato
EM Mirian Sousa Borralho
Centro de Ensino Rural dos Lopes
EM Joaquim Alves Mendonça
Escola Municipal Raimundo Nonato
EM Dr. José Rosa
EM Duque de Caxias
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Libraries in Primeira Cruz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Maria Carvalho0.0

Clinics in Primeira Cruz

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #1497771012
BR #4291800932

Airports Near Primeira Cruz

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barreirinhas National AirportBRBSmall Airport
CAVU - Clube de Aviação Ultraleve AirportSmall Airport
Coronel Alexandre Raposo AirportSmall Airport
Primeira Cruz AirportSmall Airport
Urbano Santos AirportSmall 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 Primeira Cruz

What is the population of Primeira Cruz?

Primeira Cruz has a population of 13,614 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 636.9 square miles.

Is Primeira Cruz expensive to live in?

The median household income is $720, 99% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Primeira Cruz?

Primeira Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.9 inches.

How is the job market in Primeira Cruz?

There are 231 business establishments in the area.

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