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Rio Rufino, Brazil

Santa Catarina · Brazil

Rio Rufino is a small town in Santa Catarina, Brazil with a population of 2,397. Elevation: 2,844 ft (867 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,397 Population 5/sq mi density
2,844 ft Elevation 867 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
62.8 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$2,909 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
$2,909 median income

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About Rio Rufino

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

People

Population2,397
Density5/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,909

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain62.8 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation2,844 ft (867 m)
Population2,397
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation2,844 ft (867 m)
Coordinates-27.8606°, -49.7792°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceSanta Catarina
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation62.8 inches (1,595 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,909

About Rio Rufino

Rio Rufino is a small town in Brazil (Santa Catarina) with a population of 2,397. The city sits at an elevation of 2,844 feet (867 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.8 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Rio Rufino is $2,909, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 41 business establishments.

Income: Rio Rufino vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$2,909
96% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Rio Rufino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,844 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above Brazil avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,844 ft (867 m)
Area505.6 sq mi (1,309.6 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-27.8606°N, 49.7792°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.8"
65% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.89"
Driest Month (May) 4.02"

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 M3.2 104 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 1 128 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 6.9 in Wettest
February 66°F (19°C) 6.5 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
July 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 5.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 5.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 5.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in
December 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in

Rio Rufino has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and May the driest (4.0").

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Schools in Rio Rufino

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Núcleo Rio do Tigre
Escola Professor Dalma Bento
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Radio Stations near Rio Rufino

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio 105 FM hits, popular AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Rio Rufino

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museu Brunken

Libraries in Rio Rufino

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Rio Rufino0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Dimas Pinto de Arruda0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Maris Nunes de Souza0.0

Gas Stations in Rio Rufino

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Posto Lurian
Posto Wiggers

Stadiums & Teams in Rio Rufino

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Airports Near Rio Rufino

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lages AirportLAJMedium Airport
Planalto Serrano Regional AirportEEAMedium Airport
Campo Nuic AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Belluno AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Veronezi AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Viúva Negra AirstripSmall Airport
Helmuth Baungarten AirportLOISmall Airport
Ismael Nunes AirportSmall Airport
Pouso na Serra AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Sumidor AirportSmall Airport
Walter Ewaldo Siegel AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rio Rufino

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela da Sagrada Família
Capela de Bom Jesus
Capela de Nossa Senhora das Graças
Capela Nossa Senhora da Piedade
Capela Nossa Senhora de Lurdes
Capela Santo Antônio
Igreja São Bom Jesus

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Waterfalls
6
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 Rufino

What is the population of Rio Rufino?

Rio Rufino has a population of 2,397 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 505.6 square miles.

Is Rio Rufino expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,909, 96% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Rio Rufino?

Rio Rufino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.8 inches.

How is the job market in Rio Rufino?

There are 41 business establishments in the area.

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