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Quissamã, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
Quissamã is a small city in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with a population of 23,126. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).
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About Quissamã
Quissamã is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. It sits on Atlantic coastline with the two largest neighboring cities being Campos dos Goytacazes to the north and Macaé to the south. Quissamã was part of the municipality of Macaé until the city emancipated in 1989. The population has surpassed 20,000 inhabitants as of the 2010 Census. The city's primary source of tax revenue comes from oil royalties collected from drilling in the waters just off its coast.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 23,126 |
| Population Density | 55 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | -22.1067°, -41.4722° |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Rio de Janeiro |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.0 inches (1,117 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $1,872 |
About Quissamã
Quissamã is a small city in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) with a population of 23,126. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.0 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.
Income: Quissamã vs Brazil
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Income
| Median HH Income | $1,872 |
| 98% below Brazil avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 393 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Quissamã
Quissamã has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.3°C), the coldest is Aug (22.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1164 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 418.1 sq mi (1,082.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.1067°N, 41.4722°W |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
Quissamã has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (1.2").
Schools in Quissamã
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colégio Cenecista Nossa Senhora do Desterro | — | — | — | — |
| CIEP | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Quissamã
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APM - Arquivo Público Municipal de Campos dos Goytacazes - Waldir Pinto de Carvalho |
Libraries in Quissamã
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APM - Arquivo Público Municipal de Campos dos Goytacazes - Waldir Pinto de Carvalho | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Quissamã
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Quissamã
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Quissamã
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Quissamã
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Quissamã
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Quissamã
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bartolomeu Lisandro Airport | CAW | Medium Airport |
| Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport | MEA | Medium Airport |
| Umberto Modiano Airport | BZC | Medium Airport |
| Brigadeiro Francisco Pinto de Moura Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Tosana Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fly Lagos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| José Bernardo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quissamã Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Louro Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| San Martin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| São João da Barra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tenente Jorge Henrique Möller Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Trimonte Jorge Mussi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vila de Tocos Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Quissamã
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio | |
| Mundial | |
| Primeira Igreja Batista Quissamã | |
| Quadangular | |
| Quadra de festas da Primeira Igreja Batista de Quissamã |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Quissamã
What is the population of Quissamã?
Quissamã has a population of 23,126 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 418.1 square miles.
Is Quissamã expensive to live in?
The median household income is $1,872, 98% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Quissamã?
Quissamã has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.0 inches.
How is the job market in Quissamã?
There are 393 business establishments in the area.