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Santa Helena de Minas, Brazil

Minas Gerais · Brazil

Santa Helena de Minas is a small city in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 5,938. Elevation: 1,001 ft (305 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,938 Population 45/sq mi density
1,001 ft Elevation 305 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
38.5 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$1,147 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
$1,147 median income

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About Santa Helena de Minas

Santa Helena de Minas

Santa Helena de Minas is a municipality in the northeast of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. As of 2020 the population was 6,386 in a total area of 277 square kilometres (107 sq mi). The elevation is 312 metres (1,024 ft). It became a municipality in 1997.

People

Population5,938
Density45/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,147

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Population5,938
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Coordinates-16.9386°, -40.6828°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMinas Gerais
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation38.5 inches (979 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,147

About Santa Helena de Minas

Santa Helena de Minas is a small city in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 5,938. The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet (305 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Santa Helena de Minas is $1,147, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 101 business establishments.

Income: Santa Helena de Minas vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,147
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)101

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Helena de Minas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above Brazil avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Area132.9 sq mi (344.3 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates-16.9386°N, 40.6828°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.34"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.10"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
February 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
March 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
October 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in

Santa Helena de Minas has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Santa Helena de Minas

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Municipal de Monte Castelo
Escola Municipal Floriano Peixoto
Escola Estadual Raul Rodrigues Salomão
Escola Estadual Euclides Silveira Tolentino
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Radio Stations near Santa Helena de Minas

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Santa Helena de Minas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feira-Coberta
Mercado Municipal

Clinics in Santa Helena de Minas

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saúde Central de Santa Helena de Minas

Gas Stations in Santa Helena de Minas

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Posto Leticia
Posto Santa Helena

Banks in Santa Helena de Minas

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sicoob

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Helena de Minas

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Airports Near Santa Helena de Minas

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Destilaria Medasa AirportSmall Airport
Jequitinhonha AirportSmall Airport
Nacional de Grafite III AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Santa Helena de Minas

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agência dos Correios de Santa Helena de Minas

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Helena de Minas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja Matriz de Santa Helena de Minas

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 Helena de Minas

What is the population of Santa Helena de Minas?

Santa Helena de Minas has a population of 5,938 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 132.9 square miles.

Is Santa Helena de Minas expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,147, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Santa Helena de Minas?

Santa Helena de Minas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Helena de Minas?

There are 101 business establishments in the area.

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