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Santa Maria do Salto, Brazil
Minas Gerais · Brazil
Santa Maria do Salto is a small town in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 4,755. Elevation: 666 ft (203 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Maria do Salto
Santa Maria do Salto is a municipality in the northeast of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. Its population in 2020 was 5,217 inhabitants in a total area of 442 km2. Santa Maria do Salto city belongs to the Immediate Geographic Region of Almenara. The elevation of the municipal seat is 220 meters. It became a municipality in 1962. This municipality is located south of the Jequitinhonha River and is bordered by the state of Bahia on the east. Neighboring municipalities are: Eunápolis, Salto da Divisa, and Jacinto. There are poor highway connections with Salto da Divisa, 68 km to the northeast; Salto da Divisa then has paved connections to the important BR-101, 48 km to the east.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 4,755 |
| Population Density | 24 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.2489°, -40.1494° |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Minas Gerais |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.1 inches (841 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $1,454 |
About Santa Maria do Salto
Santa Maria do Salto is a small town in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 4,755. The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet (203 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.
Income: Santa Maria do Salto vs Brazil
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $1,454 |
| 98% below Brazil avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 81 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 201.3 sq mi (521.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.2489°N, 40.1494°W |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Santa Maria do Salto has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (1.2").
Schools in Santa Maria do Salto
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Estadual José Joaquim Cabral | — | — | — | — |
Gas Stations in Santa Maria do Salto
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Maria do Salto
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Maria do Salto
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Maria do Salto
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antônio Covre Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cesconetto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cirilo Queiróz Airport | AMJ | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Cafelândia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Cafenápolis Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Nova Aliança Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda São Jorge Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nacional de Grafite III Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Maria do Salto
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Santa Maria do Salto?
Santa Maria do Salto has a population of 4,755 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 201.3 square miles.
Is Santa Maria do Salto expensive to live in?
The median household income is $1,454, 98% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Santa Maria do Salto?
Santa Maria do Salto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.1 inches.
How is the job market in Santa Maria do Salto?
There are 81 business establishments in the area.