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Riacho dos Machados, Brazil

Minas Gerais · Brazil

Riacho dos Machados is a small city in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 8,756. Elevation: 2,700 ft (823 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

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C+ Fair
8,756 Population 11/sq mi density
2,700 ft Elevation 823 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
36.6 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$1,694 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
$1,694 median income

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About Riacho dos Machados

Riacho dos Machados

Riacho dos Machados is a municipality in the northern region of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The population in 2020 was 9,476.

People

Population8,756
Density11/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,694

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain36.6 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation2,700 ft (823 m)
Population8,756
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation2,700 ft (823 m)
Coordinates-16.0061°, -43.0494°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMinas Gerais
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.6 inches (930 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,694

About Riacho dos Machados

Riacho dos Machados is a small city in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 8,756. The city sits at an elevation of 2,700 feet (823 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Riacho dos Machados is $1,694, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 149 business establishments.

Income: Riacho dos Machados vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,694
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)149

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Riacho dos Machados enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,700 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average69.8°F
29% above Brazil avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,700 ft (823 m)
Area831.1 sq mi (2,152.6 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-16.0061°N, 43.0494°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.19"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.1 on May 19, 2012.

May 24, 2007 22 km NE of Januária, Brazil M4.4 143 km
May 19, 2012 14 km WSW of Montes Claros, Brazil M4.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in
February 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
April 71°F (21°C) 1.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 6.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 8.2 in Wettest

Riacho dos Machados has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.2") and June the driest (0.2").

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Airports Near Riacho dos Machados

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cachoeira da Prata AirstripSmall Airport
Capitão Enéas AirfieldSmall Airport
Colonial AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Caraíbas AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Musa do Norte AirstripSmall Airport
Fazenda Novo Horizonte AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Rasante AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Sansara AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Santa Mônica AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda São Francisco AirstripSmall Airport
Fazendas Apóstolo Simão Coffee AirportSmall Airport
Jaíba AirstripSmall Airport
Janaúba AirportSmall Airport
Mato Verde Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Salinas AirportSmall Airport

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 Riacho dos Machados

What is the population of Riacho dos Machados?

Riacho dos Machados has a population of 8,756 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 831.1 square miles.

Is Riacho dos Machados expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,694, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Riacho dos Machados?

Riacho dos Machados enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches.

How is the job market in Riacho dos Machados?

There are 149 business establishments in the area.

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