Santa Cruz de Salinas, Brazil
Minas Gerais · Brazil
Santa Cruz de Salinas is a small town in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 3,910. Elevation: 2,379 ft (725 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Santa Cruz de Salinas
Santa Cruz de Salinas is a municipality in the northeast of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. Its population in 2020 was 4,107 inhabitants in a total area of 587 km2 (227 sq mi).
People
Climate
| Population | 3,910 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,379 ft (725 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.0983°, -41.7464° |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Minas Gerais |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.2 inches (844 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Cruz de Salinas
Santa Cruz de Salinas is a small town in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 3,910. The city sits at an elevation of 2,379 feet (725 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 33.2 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,379 ft (725 m) |
| Area | 242.9 sq mi (629.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.0983°S, 41.7464°W |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
Santa Cruz de Salinas has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.1") and August the driest (0.2").
Schools in Santa Cruz de Salinas
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Estadual Tenente Felismino Henriques De Souza | - | - | - | - |
| EE Fernando Costa Amaral | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Santa Cruz de Salinas
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz de Salinas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Curral de Dentro | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Manoel Sebastião da Costa |
Clinics in Santa Cruz de Salinas
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz de Salinas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Cruz de Salinas
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cachoeira da Prata Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Calções Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Veredão Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazendas Apóstolo Simão Coffee Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jequitinhonha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| MGX Florestal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nacional de Grafite II Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pedra Azul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Renascer Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Salinas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sena Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Taiobeiras Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vargem Grande do Rio Pardo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Virgem da Lapa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Santa Cruz de Salinas
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correios |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Cruz de Salinas
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Igreja Batista | |
| Igreja de São Pedro | |
| Igreja do Capão Queimado | |
| Igreja do Senhor Bom Jesus |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Brazil
15 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Santa Cruz de Salinas?
Santa Cruz de Salinas has a population of 3,910 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 242.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz de Salinas?
Santa Cruz de Salinas 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. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches.
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