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Riacho de Santana, Brazil

Bahia · Brazil

Riacho de Santana is a mid-size city in Bahia, Brazil with a population of 30,711. Elevation: 2,054 ft (626 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
30,711 Population 19/sq mi density
2,054 ft Elevation 626 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
America / Bahia Timezone
$1,290 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
$1,290 median income

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About Riacho de Santana

Riacho de Santana

Riacho de Santana is a municipality in the state of Bahia in the North-East region of Brazil.

People

Population30,711
Density19/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,290

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation2,054 ft (626 m)
Population30,711
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation2,054 ft (626 m)
Coordinates-13.6092°, -42.9389°
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceBahia
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (881 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,290

About Riacho de Santana

Riacho de Santana is a mid-size city in Brazil (Bahia) with a population of 30,711. The city sits at an elevation of 2,054 feet (626 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is America/Bahia.

The median household income in Riacho de Santana is $1,290, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 522 business establishments.

Income: Riacho de Santana vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,290
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)522

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Riacho de Santana

Riacho de Santana has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is Oct (29.1°C), the coldest is Jul (23.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 839 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 18.7° / 36.4° 118.3
Feb 26.7°C / 80°F 19.3° / 36.5° 93.7
Mar 27.3°C / 81°F 19° / 37.4° 84.3
Apr 26.4°C / 79°F 18.1° / 36.1° 92.2
May 25.3°C / 78°F 16° / 35.6° 67.1
Jun 23.9°C / 75°F 15.2° / 33.5° 44.2
Jul 23.4°C / 74°F 14.7° / 33.9° 25.7
Aug 24.4°C / 76°F 14.6° / 34.8° 36.2
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 16.2° / 38.7° 20.8
Oct 29.1°C / 84°F 19.2° / 40.2° 29.9
Nov 27.5°C / 81°F 18.9° / 37.9° 112.0
Dec 27.9°C / 82°F 19.4° / 37° 114.7
Riacho de Santana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 70°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 34.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,054 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above Brazil avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,054 ft (626 m)
Area1,628.7 sq mi (4,218.3 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-13.6092°N, 42.9389°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.24"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 6.5 in
February 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
March 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
October 76°F (25°C) 2.7 in Warmest
November 75°F (24°C) 6.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 7.2 in Wettest

Riacho de Santana has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in July to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Riacho de Santana

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colégio Maria Amaral Gondim
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Clinics in Riacho de Santana

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #12887327115

Gas Stations in Riacho de Santana

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #3042668738

Stadiums & Teams in Riacho de Santana

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Airports Near Riacho de Santana

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bom Jesus da Lapa AirportLAZMedium Airport
Caetité AirportSmall Airport
Comandante Jorge Mello AirportSmall Airport
Guanambi AirportGNMSmall Airport
Macaúbas AirportSmall Airport
Ninho do BacurauSmall Airport
Novo Aeroporto de Bom Jesus da LapaSmall Airport
Paramirim AirportSmall Airport
Selma Nunes AirportSmall Airport
Tanque Novo AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Riacho de Santana

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cemitério de Baixo
Igreja Matriz

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bahia

🇧🇷 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 Riacho de Santana

What is the population of Riacho de Santana?

Riacho de Santana has a population of 30,711 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 1,628.7 square miles.

Is Riacho de Santana expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,290, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Riacho de Santana?

Riacho de Santana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches.

How is the job market in Riacho de Santana?

There are 522 business establishments in the area.

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