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Punaú, Brazil

Rio Grande do Norte · Brazil

Punaú is a small town in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil with a population of 3,500. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,500 Population 7/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
33.3 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$10,378 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
$10,378 median income

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About Punaú

Punaú

The Punaú River is a river of Rio Grande do Norte state in northeastern Brazil.

People

Population3,500
Density7/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$10,378

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain33.3 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population3,500
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates-5.3518°, -35.4220°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceRio Grande do Norte
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation33.3 inches (845 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$10,378

About Punaú

Punaú is a small town in Brazil (Rio Grande do Norte) with a population of 3,500. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.3 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Punaú is $10,378, which is 86% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 60 business establishments.

Income: Punaú vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$10,378
86% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)60

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Punaú

Punaú has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1146 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 62.3
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 123.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 165.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 178.6
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 160.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 135.1
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 132.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 85.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 41.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 19.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 17.2
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 25.6
Punaú has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 33.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Brazil avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area485.7 sq mi (1,258.0 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-5.3518°N, 35.4220°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.3"
12% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.20"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 11, 2010.

Jan 11, 2010 2 km NW of Poço Branco, Brazil M4.3 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in
February 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
March 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
April 80°F (26°C) 6.9 in
May 78°F (26°C) 6.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in
August 76°F (24°C) 2.7 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in Driest
November 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in

Punaú has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in August to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and October the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Punaú

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jovem Pan Natal entreterimento, esportes AAC+ 64 kbps
Rádio Rural de Natal 91.9 FM local news, mpb MP3 128 kbps
94 FM Natal | Rádio Cidade MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Cidade 94.3 FM Natal RN local news, mpb MP3 128 kbps
Rádio 104 FM Natal RN mpb, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Rádio CBN Natal 91.1 FM AAC+ 64 kbps
97 FM Natal arrocha, forró MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Punaú

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museu Histórico de Touros

Farmers Markets in Punaú

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado do Peixe Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento "Seu Izidio"
Mercado Público
Mercado Público Manoel Laurentino da Silva

Stadiums & Teams in Punaú

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Punaú

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International AirportNATLarge Airport
Natal Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Campos de Melo AirportSmall Airport
Ceará Mirim AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Bebida Velha AirportSmall Airport
Jardim de Angicos AirportSmall Airport
Maxaranguape AirportSmall Airport
Severino Lopes AirportSmall Airport
Stratus Ale 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 Punaú

What is the population of Punaú?

Punaú has a population of 3,500 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 485.7 square miles.

Is Punaú expensive to live in?

The median household income is $10,378, 86% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Punaú?

Punaú has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.3 inches.

How is the job market in Punaú?

There are 60 business establishments in the area.

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