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São Bento, Brazil
Maranhão · Brazil
São Bento is a mid-size city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 48,036. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About São Bento
São Bento, Maranhão is a municipality in the state of Maranhão in the Northeast region of Brazil.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 48,036 |
| Population Density | 139 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.6958°, -44.8214° |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Maranhão |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.5 inches (2,095 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $960 |
About São Bento
São Bento is a mid-size city in Brazil (Maranhão) with a population of 48,036. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.5 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.
Income: São Bento vs Brazil
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $960 |
| 99% below Brazil avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 817 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in São Bento
São Bento has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Oct (29.7°C), the coldest is Mar (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2012 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 345.9 sq mi (895.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.6958°N, 44.8214°W |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 12.7 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 11.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in |
São Bento has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 74.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.3") and October the driest (0.5").
Colleges & Universities in São Bento
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Familiar Rural Albemirim de Bequimão | College | — | — |
| Instituto Estadual de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do MA - IEMA Pleno São Vicente Ferrer | College | — | — |
Schools in São Bento
36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EM Cléria Reis | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Ensino Amiguinhos do Saber | — | — | — | — |
| EM São Lourenço | — | — | — | — |
| EM Newton Bello | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Prof. Newton Bello Filho | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Técnica de São Bento | — | — | — | — |
| EM Nsa. Sra. da Conceição | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Municipal Mota Júnior | — | — | — | — |
| UE Rural de Poleiro | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Pe. João Piamarta - Recanto da Paz | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educa Mais Kiola Costa | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Ensino Dom Luís Brito | — | — | — | — |
| EM Benedito Moniz | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Ensino Dom Francisco | — | — | — | — |
| Colégio Militar 2 de Julho - Unidade XVIII - Antonio Dias - São Bento | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Padre João Piamarta Anexo Conceição | — | — | — | — |
| EM Centrinho | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Pe. João Piamarta | — | — | — | — |
| EM Elesbão de Deus Pereira | — | — | — | — |
| EM Reunida do Alegre | — | — | — | — |
| EM Lourival da Cruz Carvalho | — | — | — | — |
| EM Ovídia Zuleide Barros | — | — | — | — |
| EM São Manoel | — | — | — | — |
| EM Tucum | — | — | — | — |
| UMI Condessa Pereira Carneiro | — | — | — | — |
| EM Luís do Vale | — | — | — | — |
| EM São Luís Gonzaga | — | — | — | — |
| Escolinha Reino da Alegria | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Educação Infantil Pequeno Aprendiz | — | — | — | — |
| Em Newton Bello | — | — | — | — |
| JI São José | — | — | — | — |
| EM Estado da Bahia | — | — | — | — |
| EM Laranjal | — | — | — | — |
| EM Santa Maria Goreth | — | — | — | — |
| EM Pedrinhas | — | — | — | — |
| JI Pingo de Gente | — | — | — | — |
Monuments in São Bento
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in São Bento
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in São Bento
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near São Bento
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport | SLZ | Large Airport |
| Alcântara Space Center Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Antônio Guerreiro Airport | GMS | Small Airport |
| CAVU - Clube de Aviação Ultraleve Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coronel Alexandre Raposo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pinheiro Airport | PHI | Small Airport |
| São Bento Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About São Bento
What is the population of São Bento?
São Bento has a population of 48,036 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 139 people per square mile, spread across 345.9 square miles.
Is São Bento expensive to live in?
The median household income is $960, 99% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in São Bento?
São Bento has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 82.5 inches.
How is the job market in São Bento?
There are 817 business establishments in the area.