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Rio do Oeste, Brazil

Santa Catarina · Brazil

Rio do Oeste is a small city in Santa Catarina, Brazil with a population of 7,747. Elevation: 1,119 ft (341 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,747 Population 60/sq mi density
1,119 ft Elevation 341 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
88.2 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$4,000 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
$4,000 median income

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About Rio do Oeste

Rio do Oeste

Rio do Oeste is a municipality in the state of Santa Catarina in the South region of Brazil.

People

Population7,747
Density60/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$4,000

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain88.2 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation1,119 ft (341 m)
Population7,747
Population Density60 / sq mi
Elevation1,119 ft (341 m)
Coordinates-27.1925°, -49.7967°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceSanta Catarina
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation88.2 inches (2,241 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$4,000

About Rio do Oeste

Rio do Oeste is a small city in Brazil (Santa Catarina) with a population of 7,747. The city sits at an elevation of 1,119 feet (341 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.2 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Rio do Oeste is $4,000, which is 95% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 132 business establishments.

Income: Rio do Oeste vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$4,000
95% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)132

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Rio do Oeste enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 88.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,119 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Brazil avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,119 ft (341 m)
Area129.9 sq mi (336.4 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates-27.1925°N, 49.7967°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.2"
132% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.97"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 13, 2018.

Apr 13, 2018 4 km NE of Santo Amaro da Imperatriz, Brazil M3.2 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2004 Unnamed Category 1 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 7.0 in Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Driest
May 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 56°F (14°C) 5.1 in
July 51°F (10°C) 4.3 in Coldest
August 58°F (15°C) 5.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 5.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 5.9 in
November 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in

Rio do Oeste has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 51°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 64.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and April the driest (4.1").

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Schools in Rio do Oeste

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola de Ensino Fundamental Vereador Alfredo Scottini
Grupo Escolar Fortunato Tarnowski
Escola Mário Nardelli
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Radio Stations near Rio do Oeste

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Educadora 91.7 FM dance, pop AAC+ 104 kbps
Rádio 105 FM hits, popular AAC 48 kbps
Rádio Educadora 102,9 FM musica brasileira, sertanejo AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Rio do Oeste

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Estação Cultural Francisco Frankenberger
Museu
Museu da Arte de Rio do Sul
Museu da Madeira
Museu Histórico Cultural de Rio do Sul Victor Lucas
Museu Paleoarqueológico

Libraries in Rio do Oeste

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Charlotte Eitz Stotzer0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cruz e Souza0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cruz e Souza0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Agrolândia0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Atalanta0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Domingos Pascoal Cegalla0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Doutor Jorge Lacerda0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eduardo Depiné0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Getúlio Vargas0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Giovani Fusinato0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Hermann Lauré0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Nereu Ramos0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Padre Teodoro Strick0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Paulo Bittencourt0.0

Farmers Markets in Rio do Oeste

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Público Flávio José dos Santos
Tic Ping Mercado 24h Autoatendimento

Restaurants in Rio do Oeste

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lanchonete e Churrascaria Depiné
Pesque e Pague Rossa
Restaurante Gruta do Tigre

Cinemas in Rio do Oeste

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antigo Cinema de Rio do Oeste

Monuments in Rio do Oeste

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Homenagem aos Pioneiros

Clinics in Rio do Oeste

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #423990284
Posto de Saúde de Rio do Oeste

Gas Stations in Rio do Oeste

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Posto Oeste
Posto Picolli

Banks in Rio do Oeste

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco do Brasil

Stadiums & Teams in Rio do Oeste

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Airports Near Rio do Oeste

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lages AirportLAJMedium Airport
Planalto Serrano Regional AirportEEAMedium Airport
Blumenau AirportBNUSmall Airport
Fazenda Belluno AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Viúva Negra AirstripSmall Airport
Guararapes AirportSmall Airport
Helmuth Baungarten AirportLOISmall Airport
INCAPE HeliportSmall Airport
Pouso na Serra AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Sumidor AirportSmall Airport
Walter Ewaldo Siegel AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Rio do Oeste

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rio do Oeste

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de Santa Teresinha
Capela de São Roque
Capela Nossa Senhora Auxiliadora
Capela Nossa Senhora de Fátima
Igreja Assembléia de Deus
Igreja de Santa Ana
Igreja de São José
Igreja Metodista
Igreja Nossa Senhora Consolata
Igreja Santa Terezinha

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Rio do Oeste

What is the population of Rio do Oeste?

Rio do Oeste has a population of 7,747 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 129.9 square miles.

Is Rio do Oeste expensive to live in?

The median household income is $4,000, 95% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Rio do Oeste?

Rio do Oeste enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.2 inches.

How is the job market in Rio do Oeste?

There are 132 business establishments in the area.

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