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Rio do Sul, Brazil

Santa Catarina · Brazil

Rio do Sul is a mid-size city in Santa Catarina, Brazil with a population of 72,587. Elevation: 1,135 ft (346 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
72,587 Population 652/sq mi density
1,135 ft Elevation 346 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
94.6 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$4,200 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$4,200 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population72,587
Density652/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$4,200

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain94.6 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Population72,587
Population Density652 / sq mi
Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Coordinates-27.2142°, -49.6431°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceSanta Catarina
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation94.6 inches (2,403 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$4,200

About Rio do Sul

Rio do Sul is a mid-size city in Brazil (Santa Catarina) with a population of 72,587. The city sits at an elevation of 1,135 feet (346 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.6 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Rio do Sul is $4,200, which is 94% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 38 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Income: Rio do Sul vs Brazil

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$4,200
94% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Restaurants5
Healthcare14
Retail6

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Rio do Sul

Rio do Sul has an average annual temperature of 19°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.2°C), the coldest is Jul (14.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1431 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.2°C / 74°F 15.1° / 33.1° 158.5
Feb 22.7°C / 73°F 14.3° / 32.9° 132.8
Mar 22.2°C / 72°F 14.5° / 31.7° 114.8
Apr 19.7°C / 67°F 10° / 30.4° 82.5
May 16.9°C / 62°F 7.3° / 28° 121.2
Jun 15.5°C / 60°F 4.8° / 25.6° 109.1
Jul 14.2°C / 58°F 3° / 24.5° 69.5
Aug 15.4°C / 60°F 3.1° / 28° 77.8
Sep 17.8°C / 64°F 7.9° / 30.8° 101.7
Oct 18.9°C / 66°F 10.9° / 30.6° 180.6
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 10.4° / 31.5° 155.3
Dec 21.9°C / 71°F 14.1° / 32.3° 127.9
Rio do Sul enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 94.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,135 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above Brazil avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Area111.3 sq mi (288.3 km²)
Population Density652/sq mi
Coordinates-27.2142°N, 49.6431°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.6"
149% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.24"
Driest Month (May) 4.09"

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 M3.2 102 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 1 199 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 7.2 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 7.0 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 5.8 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
July 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in Coldest
August 58°F (14°C) 5.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 5.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 5.9 in
November 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in
December 69°F (21°C) 5.8 in

Rio do Sul has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 50°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 64.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and May the driest (4.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Rio do Sul

Institution Type Founded Website
Centro Evangélico de Aurora College
Centro Universitário do Alto Vale do Itajaí University Visit →
Faculdade Estácio University
IFC Campus Ibirama College
Instituto Federal Catarinense - Unidade Sede University
Instituto Federal Catarinense - Unidade Tecnológica University
Instituto Federal Catarinense - Unidade Urbana University Visit →
Kumon College Visit →
Senac College
SENAI College
SESC College Visit →
UDESC Ceavi University
UFSC Polo Pouso Redondo University
Uniasselvi University
Unicesumar University
UNIDAVI - PUNF University
Unidavi Campos Presidente Getulio University
Uninter - Graduação à Distancia University Visit →
UNIPAR EAD College
Unopar University Visit →
Unopar University Visit →

Schools in Rio do Sul

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola de Educação Básica Francisco Altamir Wagner
Centro Educacional Willy Schleumer
Instituto Internacional de Idiomas
Colégio Sinodal Ruy Barbosa
Centro Educacional Ulrich Hubsch
INFLUX English School
COC Rio do Sul
Centro Educacional Padre Ângelo Moser
Centro Educacional Ricardo Marchi
Centro Educacional Daniel Maschio
Escola Luiz Ledra
Instituto Maria Auxiliadora
Colégio Educação Básica Alfredo Dalfovo
Escola de Educação Básica Aníbal de Barba
Centro Educacional Sebastião Back
EEB Paulo Zimmermann
Colégio Salesiano Dom Bosco
Colégio Adventista
Centro Educacional Roberto Machado
Escola de Educação Básica Paulo Cordeiro
Escola de Educação Básica João Custódio da Luz
Colégio Professor Henrique da Silva Fontes
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Radio Stations near Rio do Sul

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 Sul

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

Libraries in Rio do Sul

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
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 Hermann Lauré0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Nereu Ramos0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Paulo Bittencourt0.0

Farmers Markets in Rio do Sul

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

Hotels in Rio do Sul

13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aliança Express
Eduardo's Hotel
Hotel Bergoza
Hotel das Flores
Hotel Demarch
Hotel Ferrari
Hotel Mauri
Hotel Pamplona
Hotel Real
Hotel Riosulense
Hotel Schreiber
Hotel Tinho
Meneghetti

Restaurants in Rio do Sul

29 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adri Lanches
Affeto Gastronomia Funcional
Águias Restaurante
Blackbeard
Bom Churrasco
Calafate Gastrobar
Casa do Pão Restaurante e Lanchonete
Estilo Fazenda
Fogo e Fumaça Carnes e BBQ
Melanzane Cozinha Italiana
Miro's Restaurante
Papos e Churrascos
Pepo's Restaurante
Quiosque do Bremer
Restaurante Arthur
Restaurante Beto Cunha
Restaurante Bistrô 26
Restaurante Concórdia
Restaurante e Lanchonete da Galera
Restaurante Moacir
Restaurante Osteria La Campagnaga
Restaurante Panela de Barro
Restaurante Rouxinol
Restaurante Tilapiaria
Seiko Sushi e Forneria
Senhor Hamburguer
Seu Fulano Fornearia
Takashi Culinária Japonesa
Yosai Sushi

Cafes in Rio do Sul

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Mathilde
Doce e Companhia
Garden Café

Theatres in Rio do Sul

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auditório Dom Bosco
Espaço Cultural - Prof. Moysés Boni "Teatro de Baixo da Ponte

Monuments in Rio do Sul

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bicicleta Gigante

Clinics in Rio do Sul

14 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #731176656
CAPS
Cedimavi
Centro da Visão
Clínica Alliance
Clínica Syn
Espaço Sol da Manhã
Ivando Clínica de Fisioterapia
Policlínica
Posto de Saúde Laranjeiras
Unidade Básica de Saúde Doutor Willi Tomio
Unidade Básica de Saúde Navegantes
Unidade Básica de Saúde Taboão
UPA

Veterinaries in Rio do Sul

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agroveterinária Pet Love
Concer Clínica Veterinária

Bus Stations in Rio do Sul

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Rodoviário de Rio do Sul
Terminal Urbano

Gas Stations in Rio do Sul

19 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #313813458
Posto Brasília
Posto Brasília
Posto Brasília Canoas
Posto Centro
Posto Delta
Posto do Encontro
Posto IDAZA
Posto Karango
Posto Mime
Posto Mime
Posto Olegario
Posto Pilão Barragem
Posto Pilão Pinheiro
Posto R4
Posto R4
Posto R4
Posto Russi
Posto RUSSI

Banks in Rio do Sul

15 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco do Brasil
Banco Santander
Bradesco
Caixa Econômica Federal
CredCrea Cooperativa de Crédito
CRESOL
Itaú
Itaú
Santander
Sicoob
Unicred
Viacredi
Viacredi
Viacredi
Viacredi Alto Vale

Shopping Malls in Rio do Sul

9 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Dellan
Centro Comercial Galeria XV
Centro Comercial Vítor Ohf
Centro Empresarial Laura Pasqualini
Estação Central
Fabricenter
Galeria Schroeder
Polo Shopping
Riosul Centro Empresarial

Gyms in Rio do Sul

12 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Academia
Academia Energy Life
Academia Tchibum
Academia Tempus
BR #681451008
BR #751720873
Crossfit Rio Do Sul
DTS Academia
Hard Gym Academia
Movimentos Academia
Stilo Vitta Studio de Pilates
Treinador Victor Comandolli

Breweries in Rio do Sul

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervejaria Handwerk

Stadiums & Teams in Rio do Sul

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rio do Sul

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 Sul

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios
Correios
Correios

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rio do Sul

34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assembleia de Deus
Assembleia de Deus
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Santana
Capela Santa Bárbara
Capela Santa Catarina
Catedral São João Batista
Centro Espírita Cacique Pena Branca
Centro Evangélico
Comunidade Cristã Vale da Graça
Congregação Cristã No Brasil
Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia
Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia
Igreja Assembléia de Deus
Igreja Batista
Igreja Católica Nossa Senhora do Rosário
Igreja Católica São Paulo Apóstolo
Igreja Católica São Sebastião
Igreja Cristã Maranata
Igreja de Jesus
Igreja Divino Espírito Santo
Igreja do Senhor Jesus Cristo
Igreja Evangélica Assembleia de Deus Madureira
Igreja Evangélica de Confissão Luterana
Igreja Internacional da Graça de Deus
Igreja Nossa Senhora das Graças
Igreja Quadrangular
Igreja São Francisco de Assis
Igreja São José Operário
Igreja São Judas Tadeu
Igreja Senhor Bom Jesus
Igreja Vida
Igreja Visão Missionária
Quadrangular
Universal do Reino de Deus

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo

Around Rio do Sul

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 22
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 11
Restaurants 5
Cafes 2
Supermarkets 6
Banks 7
Museums 2
Hotels 4
Libraries 1
Parks 23
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 5

Things to See Near Rio do Sul

8 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (6)
  • • Morro da Batata
  • • Morro do Café
  • • Morro do Carvão
  • • Morro do Funil
  • • Morro do Morumbi
  • + 1 more
🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Mirante do Javali
  • • Pico da Bandeira

🇧🇷 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 Sul

What is the population of Rio do Sul?

Rio do Sul has a population of 72,587 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 652 people per square mile, spread across 111.3 square miles.

Is Rio do Sul expensive to live in?

The median household income is $4,200, 94% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Rio do Sul?

Rio do Sul enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.6 inches.

How is the job market in Rio do Sul?

There are 38 business establishments in the area, including 5 restaurants and food service locations.

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