Sign In Register

Santa Maria, Brazil

Rio Grande do Norte · Brazil

Santa Maria is a small town in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil with a population of 4,847. Elevation: 374 ft (114 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,847 Population 64/sq mi density
374 ft Elevation 114 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$1,454 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,454 median income

Discover Santa Maria, Brazil

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Santa Maria

Santa Maria

Santa Maria is a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Norte in the Northeast region of Brazil.

People

Population4,847
Density64/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,454

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Population4,847
Population Density64 / sq mi
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Coordinates-5.8397°, -35.6953°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceRio Grande do Norte
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (656 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,454

About Santa Maria

Santa Maria is a small town in Brazil (Rio Grande do Norte) with a population of 4,847. The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet (114 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Santa Maria is $1,454, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 82 business establishments.

Income: Santa Maria vs Brazil

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$1,454
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)82

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Maria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above Brazil avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Area76.2 sq mi (197.4 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates-5.8397°N, 35.6953°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.08"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 11, 2010.

Jan 11, 2010 2 km NW of Poço Branco, Brazil M4.3 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in Warmest
February 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
March 80°F (26°C) 4.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in Wettest
May 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
August 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in Coldest
September 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
November 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
December 80°F (26°C) 0.6 in

Santa Maria has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (0.2").

View full weather details →

Radio Stations near Santa Maria

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Serrana Mix ecletic, ecletica MP3 128 kbps
Jovem Pan Natal entreterimento, esportes AAC+ 64 kbps
Rockett 97,7 rock MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Tradição Católica católica, cristã MP3 96 kbps
Rádio Rural de Natal 91.9 FM local news, mpb MP3 128 kbps
94 FM Natal | Rádio Cidade MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Cidade 94.3 FM Natal RN local news, mpb MP3 128 kbps
Jovem Pan FM - Vitória - ES - 100.1 contemporary hits radio, jovem AAC+ 128 kbps
Rádio 104 FM Natal RN mpb, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Rádio CBN Natal 91.1 FM AAC+ 64 kbps
97 FM Natal arrocha, forró MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Santa Maria

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Memorial Mons. Expedito
Museu Pedra da Fé
Solar João Anselmo

Libraries in Santa Maria

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Monsenhor Walfredo Gurgel0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Maria

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadinho São Miguel
Mercado Público Municipal

Restaurants in Santa Maria

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Queijeira Caicó

Bus Stations in Santa Maria

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #708096333

Gas Stations in Santa Maria

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #708096332
BR #708096334
Posto Alex

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Maria

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Maria

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International AirportNATLarge Airport
Natal Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Campos de Melo AirportSmall Airport
Ceará Mirim AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Bebida Velha AirportSmall Airport
Jardim de Angicos AirportSmall Airport
Maxaranguape AirportSmall Airport
Pedro Simões Pimenta AirportSmall Airport
Santa Cruz AirportSmall Airport
Senador Antônio Farias AirportSmall Airport
Severino Lopes AirportSmall Airport
Stratus Ale AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Fortaleza

🇧🇷 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Santa Maria.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Maria

What is the population of Santa Maria?

Santa Maria has a population of 4,847 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 76.2 square miles.

Is Santa Maria 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?

Santa Maria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Maria?

There are 82 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Compare Santa Maria with another city: