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Santa Helena, Brazil
Maranhão · Brazil
Santa Helena is a mid-size city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 41,561. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Helena
Santa Helena is a municipality in the state of Maranhão in the Northeast region of Brazil.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 41,561 |
| Population Density | 23 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.2311°, -45.3000° |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Maranhão |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 89.6 inches (2,276 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $1,080 |
About Santa Helena
Santa Helena is a mid-size city in Brazil (Maranhão) with a population of 41,561. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.6 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.
Income: Santa Helena vs Brazil
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $1,080 |
| 99% below Brazil avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 707 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Santa Helena
Santa Helena has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Oct (28.8°C), the coldest is Mar (26.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2246 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 1,815.4 sq mi (4,701.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.2311°N, 45.3000°W |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 12.5 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 16.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 16.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5 in |
Santa Helena has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 89.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (16.7") and October the driest (0.5").
Colleges & Universities in Santa Helena
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Estadual de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do MA - IEMA Pleno Santa Helena | College | — | — |
Schools in Santa Helena
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEF Maria Raimunda Lopes Espindola | — | — | — | — |
| CEF Zezildo Almeida | — | — | — | — |
| CEF Governador João Castelo | — | — | — | — |
| CEF Prof. Marilene Duailibe Ferreira | — | — | — | — |
| CEF Othon Soares II | — | — | — | — |
| CEF Maria Tereza Carvalho Weba | — | — | — | — |
| CEF João Aragão Nunes | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Ensino Leda Tajra | — | — | — | — |
| CEF Padre Almir | — | — | — | — |
| CEF José Leite | — | — | — | — |
| CEF Hemetério Marcos Weba | — | — | — | — |
| Semente Educacional Donatello Oresta | — | — | — | — |
| CEF Júlia Costa Dias | — | — | — | — |
| CEF Othon Soares I | — | — | — | — |
| CEF Maria Amália Martins Reis | — | — | — | — |
| CEF Kiola Costa Sarney | — | — | — | — |
| CEF João Pavão | — | — | — | — |
| EM José e Maria | — | — | — | — |
| CEF Jorge Camilo Weba | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Ensino Deputado Luís Rocha - Anexo I - Queimadas | — | — | — | — |
| Cef Helena Moraes Simas | — | — | — | — |
| APAE - Centro Educacional Dalva Aquilina da Silva Weba | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educacional Expansão | — | — | — | — |
| EM Félix Menezes | — | — | — | — |
| Em Sebastiao Martins Ferraz | — | — | — | — |
| CEF Gastão Dias Vieira | — | — | — | — |
| CE Imaculado Coração de Maria | — | — | — | — |
| CEF Antonia Silva Ribeiro | — | — | — | — |
| EM Cristo Rei | — | — | — | — |
| Cef Prof Marilene Duailibe Ferreira | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Ensino Deputado Luís Rocha | — | — | — | — |
Gas Stations in Santa Helena
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Helena
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Helena
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antônio Guerreiro Airport | GMS | Small Airport |
| Cururupu Airport | CPU | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Serra Dourada Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monte das Oliveiras (Comandante Sérgio) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pinheiro Airport | PHI | Small Airport |
| São Bento Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Turiaçu Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Brazil
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Santa Helena
What is the population of Santa Helena?
Santa Helena has a population of 41,561 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 1,815.4 square miles.
Is Santa Helena expensive to live in?
The median household income is $1,080, 99% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Santa Helena?
Santa Helena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 188 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 89.6 inches.
How is the job market in Santa Helena?
There are 707 business establishments in the area.