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Santa Rita, Brazil

Maranhão · Brazil

Santa Rita is a small city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 13,224. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,224 Population 17/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
70.3 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$1,210 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,210 median income

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People

Population13,224
Density17/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,210

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain70.3 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Population13,224
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates-3.8636°, -43.8600°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMaranhão
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation70.3 inches (1,785 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,210

About Santa Rita

Santa Rita is a small city in Brazil (Maranhão) with a population of 13,224. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.3 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Santa Rita is $1,210, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 225 business establishments.

Income: Santa Rita vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,210
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)225

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Santa Rita

Santa Rita has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is Oct (31.1°C), the coldest is Jun (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1315 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 21.8° / 36° 182.9
Feb 26.7°C / 80°F 21.8° / 34.1° 202.1
Mar 26°C / 79°F 21.8° / 31.6° 344.2
Apr 26.1°C / 79°F 21.8° / 30.9° 262.3
May 26.1°C / 79°F 21.8° / 30.5° 117.1
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 20.6° / 31.4° 34.9
Jul 27°C / 81°F 20.2° / 35.2° 18.2
Aug 29.1°C / 84°F 20.9° / 37.9° 4.5
Sep 30.7°C / 87°F 22.7° / 39.4° 10.5
Oct 31.1°C / 88°F 23.5° / 39.9° 17.3
Nov 30.4°C / 87°F 23.6° / 39.6° 47.0
Dec 29.8°C / 86°F 22.6° / 38.7° 74.6
Santa Rita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above Brazil avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area795.5 sq mi (2,060.3 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-3.8636°N, 43.8600°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.3"
85% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 14.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 3, 2017.

Jan 3, 2017 Maranhao, Brazil M4.5 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 9.0 in
February 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in Coldest
March 79°F (26°C) 14.8 in Wettest
April 80°F (26°C) 13.1 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in
June 80°F (26°C) 2.4 in
July 80°F (26°C) 1.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 0.5 in Driest
September 83°F (28°C) 0.7 in
October 84°F (29°C) 1.3 in Warmest
November 83°F (28°C) 1.8 in
December 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in

Santa Rita has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in February to 84°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 70.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (14.8") and August the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Santa Rita

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EMEF I São Miguel
EMEF I Sete de Setembro
EMEF I e II Santa Elvira
EMEF I e II Nossa Senhora da Conceição
EMEF I Zuca da Silva
EMEF I Cristiane Lopes da Silva
EMEB João Roque
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Airports Near Santa Rita

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agropecuária Campo Novo AirportSmall Airport
Chapadinha AirportSmall Airport
Engenheiro Francisco Alves AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Bela Vista - Vontobel Agrícola AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Bomfim AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Cantanhede AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Santo Anjo AirstripSmall Airport
FC AirportSmall Airport
Francisco Ramalho AirportSmall Airport
Gessomar AirportSmall Airport
Itapecuru AirportSmall Airport
Urbano Santos AirportSmall Airport
Vargem Grande AirstripSmall 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Rita

What is the population of Santa Rita?

Santa Rita has a population of 13,224 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 795.5 square miles.

Is Santa Rita expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,210, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Santa Rita?

Santa Rita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.3 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Rita?

There are 225 business establishments in the area.

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