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Rio do Prado, Brazil

Minas Gerais · Brazil

Rio do Prado is a small town in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 4,639. Elevation: 1,188 ft (362 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,639 Population 20/sq mi density
1,188 ft Elevation 362 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
35.7 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$1,494 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
$1,494 median income

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About Rio do Prado

Rio do Prado

Rio do Prado is a municipality in the northeast of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. Its population in 2020 was 5,133 inhabitants in a total area of 479 km2. The city belongs to the Immediate Geographic Region of Almenara. The elevation of the municipal seat is 350 meters. It became a municipality in 1953, and is located in the valley of the Rubim do Sul River, a tributary of the Jequitinhonha River. Neighboring municipalities are: Palmópolis, Rubim, Bertópolis, and Felisburgo.

People

Population4,639
Density20/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,494

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Population4,639
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Coordinates-16.6083°, -40.5697°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMinas Gerais
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation35.7 inches (907 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,494

About Rio do Prado

Rio do Prado is a small town in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 4,639. The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet (362 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Rio do Prado is $1,494, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 79 business establishments.

Income: Rio do Prado vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,494
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)79

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Rio do Prado has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average73.0°F
35% above Brazil avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Area236.9 sq mi (613.6 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates-16.6083°N, 40.5697°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.59"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.26"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in
February 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in Warmest
March 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in Coldest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
October 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in
December 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in Wettest

Rio do Prado has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Rio do Prado

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Estadual Clemente Trindade - - - -
Escola Estadual Therezinha Porto Fagundes - - - -
Pré Escola Municipal Doutor Rufino da Costa Ramos - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rio do Prado

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Rio do Prado

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Escolar Virginita Rodrigues Pereira0.0

Farmers Markets in Rio do Prado

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado municipal de Rubim
Mercado Municipal Leordino Souza Aguilar

Clinics in Rio do Prado

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Unidade Ambulatório Municipal Doutora Antônia Araruna Vieira
Unidade Básica de Saúde Anisio dos Anjos Silva
Unidade Básica de Saúde de Rio do Prado

Gas Stations in Rio do Prado

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Posto Pavão
Posto Rio do Prado

Banks in Rio do Prado

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Itaú
Sicoob

Stadiums & Teams in Rio do Prado

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Airports Near Rio do Prado

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cirilo Queiróz AirportAMJSmall Airport
Jequitinhonha Airport-Small Airport
Nacional de Grafite III Airport-Small Airport
Pedra Azul Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rio do Prado

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rio do Prado

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia em Rio do Prado
Igreja Matriz do Bom Jesus
Primeira Igreja Batista em Rio do Prado

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 Prado

What is the population of Rio do Prado?

Rio do Prado has a population of 4,639 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 236.9 square miles.

Is Rio do Prado expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,494, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Rio do Prado?

Rio do Prado has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches.

How is the job market in Rio do Prado?

There are 79 business establishments in the area.

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