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Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil
Rio Grande do Sul · Brazil
Santa Cruz do Sul is a large city in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil with a population of 133,230. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 133,230 |
| Population Density | 339 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Coordinates | -29.7175°, -52.4258° |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.8 inches (2,026 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $3,600 |
About Santa Cruz do Sul
Santa Cruz do Sul is a large city in Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul) with a population of 133,230. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.8 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.
Income: Santa Cruz do Sul vs Brazil
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $3,600 |
| 95% below Brazil avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 49 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 7 |
| Retail | 8 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Santa Cruz do Sul
Santa Cruz do Sul has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.8°C), the coldest is Jul (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1416 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 393.2 sq mi (1,018.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 339/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.7175°N, 52.4258°W |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 5.6 in |
Santa Cruz do Sul has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 58°F in June to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (2.8").
Colleges & Universities in Santa Cruz do Sul
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CESURG - Centro de Ensino Superior Riograndense | University | — | Visit → |
| EEEM Wolfram Metzler | College | — | — |
| EEEM Wolfram Metzler / Agricola | College | — | — |
| IFSul Campus Venâncio Aires | University | — | Visit → |
| IFSul Campus Venâncio Aires | College | — | Visit → |
| Laboratório de Matemática - UNISC | University | — | Visit → |
| Santa Cruz do Sul University | University | — | — |
| SENAI Carlos Tanhauser | College | 1951 | Visit → |
| UERGS | University | — | Visit → |
| UNISC | University | — | — |
| UNISC | University | — | — |
Schools in Santa Cruz do Sul
33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Estadual de Ensino Médio Willy Carlos Fröhlich - POLIVALENTE | — | — | — | — |
| APAE Santa Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Estadual Ernesto Alves de Oliveira | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Estadual de Educação Básica Estado de Goiás | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Estadual de Ensino Médio Santa Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| EEEF Petituba | — | — | — | — |
| EMEF Duque de Caxias | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Estadual de Ensino Fundamental Sagrada Família | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Estadual de Ensino Médio José Mânica | — | — | — | — |
| Educar-se | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Municipal de Ensino Fundamental Dr. Guilherme Hildebrand | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Municipal de Ensino Fundamental Harmonia | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Municipal de Ensino Fundamental São Canísio | — | — | — | — |
| Associação Educacional Edeltraud Eggle Frantz | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Municipal de Ensino Fundamental Santuário | — | — | — | — |
| Dom Alberto - Escola e Faculdade | — | — | — | — |
| EMEF Leonel de Moura Brizola | — | — | — | — |
| Educar-se | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Estadual de Ensino Fundamental Professor José Wilke | — | — | — | — |
| EMEI Bem-Me-Quer | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Estadual de Ensino Médio Nossa Senhora do Rosário | — | — | — | — |
| Polo Comunitário Menino Deus | — | — | — | — |
| EEEF Nossa Senhora da Esperança | — | — | — | — |
| Escola de Ensino Fundamental MENINO DEUS | — | — | — | — |
| EMEI Sonho de Criança | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Municipal Guido Herbert | — | — | — | — |
| EMEF Félix Hoppe | — | — | — | — |
| EEEM Alfredo José Kliemann | — | — | — | — |
| EMEF Bom Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| CEMEJA Núcleo Municipal de Educação de Jovens e Adultos | — | — | — | — |
| Schütz & Kanomata - Escola de Idiomas | — | — | — | — |
| Educar-se | — | — | — | — |
| Colégio Marista São Luís | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa Cruz do Sul
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terra Gaúcha | gaúcha, nativa | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Tropical fm 95.7 | — | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Museums in Santa Cruz do Sul
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial da UNISC | ||||
| Museu do Colégio Mauá (Arqueologia, Etnologia, Historia) |
Libraries in Santa Cruz do Sul
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Professora Elisa Gil Borowski | 0.0 | |||||
| Bloco 9 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz do Sul
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comercial Seival | |||||
| Feira Ecológica Ecovale | |||||
| Feira Orgânica Santo Inácio | |||||
| Feira Rural Arroio Grande | |||||
| Feira Rural Bonfim | |||||
| Feira Rural Central | |||||
| Feira Rural Esmeralda | |||||
| Feira Rural Independência | |||||
| Feira Rural Linha Santa Cruz | |||||
| Feira Rural Oktoberfest | |||||
| Feira Rural Senai | |||||
| Mercado da Simone | |||||
| Mercado Fritzen | |||||
| Mercado Konzen | |||||
| Mercado Simone |
Hotels in Santa Cruz do Sul
12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Cruz do Sul
20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santa Cruz do Sul
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Santa Cruz do Sul
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Santa Cruz do Sul
4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Santa Cruz do Sul
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Santa Cruz do Sul
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Santa Cruz do Sul
11 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Santa Cruz do Sul
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Santa Cruz do Sul
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Cruz do Sul
40 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Cruz do Sul
15 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Santa Cruz do Sul
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Santa Cruz do Sul
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Santa Cruz do Sul
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz do Sul
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Cruz do Sul
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cachoeira do Sul Airport | QDB | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Santa Helena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda São Miguel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nova Era Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Pardo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Cruz do Sul Airport | CSU | Small Airport |
| Sítio Enel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sobradinho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Teutofly Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vale do Taquari Regional Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Santa Cruz do Sul
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Edifício Zillmer |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Cruz do Sul
34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela do Hospital Santa Cruz | |
| Centro Comunitário Paróquia da Resurreição | |
| Centro Espírita Lírios De Luz | |
| Comunidade Evangélica de Confissão Luterana Bom Pastor | |
| Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia | |
| Igreja Assembleia de Deus | |
| Igreja Assembleia de Deus | |
| Igreja Católica Nossa Senhora Aparecida | |
| Igreja Católica Sagrada Família | |
| Igreja Católica Três Martires | |
| Igreja Evangélica Assembléia | |
| Igreja Evangélica Assembléia de Deus | |
| Igreja Evangélica de Confissão Luterana no Brasil Apóstolo Paulo | |
| Igreja Evangélica de Confissão Luterana no Brasil Apóstolo Pedro | |
| Igreja Evangélica Missionária Aliança do Avivamento | |
| Igreja Evangélica Pentecostal do Brasil | |
| Igreja Messiânica Mundial do Brasil | |
| Igreja Sagrada Família | |
| Igreja Santo Anjo da Guarda | |
| Igreja Santo Antônio |
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Quick Facts
Around Santa Cruz do Sul
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Santa Cruz do Sul
1 places within 15 km
- • MiniZoo do Parque da Gruta
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Santa Cruz do Sul
What is the population of Santa Cruz do Sul?
Santa Cruz do Sul has a population of 133,230 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 339 people per square mile, spread across 393.2 square miles.
Is Santa Cruz do Sul expensive to live in?
The median household income is $3,600, 95% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz do Sul?
Santa Cruz do Sul enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 79.8 inches.
How is the job market in Santa Cruz do Sul?
There are 49 business establishments in the area, including 16 restaurants and food service locations.