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Santa Cruz do Escalvado, Brazil

Minas Gerais · Brazil

Santa Cruz do Escalvado is a small town in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 4,673. Elevation: 1,345 ft (410 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,673 Population 35/sq mi density
1,345 ft Elevation 410 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
40.5 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$1,871 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,871 median income

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About Santa Cruz do Escalvado

Santa Cruz do Escalvado

Santa Cruz do Escalvado is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of Minas Gerais. The city belongs to the mesoregion of Zona da Mata and to the microregion of Ponte Nova. As of 2020, the estimated population was 4,725.

People

Population4,673
Density35/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,871

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation1,345 ft (410 m)
Population4,673
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation1,345 ft (410 m)
Coordinates-20.2361°, -42.8139°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMinas Gerais
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.5 inches (1,029 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,871

About Santa Cruz do Escalvado

Santa Cruz do Escalvado is a small town in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 4,673. The city sits at an elevation of 1,345 feet (410 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.5 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Santa Cruz do Escalvado is $1,871, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 79 business establishments.

Income: Santa Cruz do Escalvado vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,871
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)79

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Cruz do Escalvado enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 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 40.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,345 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above Brazil avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,345 ft (410 m)
Area133.0 sq mi (344.5 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates-20.2361°N, 42.8139°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.04"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 8.4 in
February 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest
March 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
April 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
November 72°F (22°C) 7.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 10.0 in Wettest

Santa Cruz do Escalvado has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 64°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.0") and June the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Santa Cruz do Escalvado

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Ponte Nova FM 89.7 MHz (Ponte Nova - MG) misc AAC 128 kbps
Rádio Profecia Expresso gospel AAC+ 24 kbps

Libraries in Santa Cruz do Escalvado

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz do Escalvado

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Cruz do Escalvado

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeroporto Elias Breder AirportJMASmall Airport
Aerovaço AirportSmall Airport
Ponte Nova AirportSmall Airport
Ubaporanga AirportSmall Airport
Viçosa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Cruz do Escalvado

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de velórios
Igreja das Mercês
Igreja Matriz
Santuário de Santana

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 Santa Cruz do Escalvado

What is the population of Santa Cruz do Escalvado?

Santa Cruz do Escalvado has a population of 4,673 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 133.0 square miles.

Is Santa Cruz do Escalvado expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,871, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz do Escalvado?

Santa Cruz do Escalvado enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Cruz do Escalvado?

There are 79 business establishments in the area.

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