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São Francisco, Brazil

Minas Gerais · Brazil

São Francisco is a mid-size city in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 52,762. Elevation: 1,526 ft (465 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
52,762 Population 34/sq mi density
1,526 ft Elevation 465 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
41.4 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$1,370 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,370 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population52,762
Density34/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,370

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain41.4 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation1,526 ft (465 m)
Population52,762
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation1,526 ft (465 m)
Coordinates-15.9486°, -44.8644°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMinas Gerais
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation41.4 inches (1,051 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,370

About São Francisco

São Francisco is a mid-size city in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 52,762. The city sits at an elevation of 1,526 feet (465 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.4 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in São Francisco is $1,370, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 897 business establishments.

Income: São Francisco vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,370
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)897

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in São Francisco

São Francisco has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F). The hottest month is Oct (28.5°C), the coldest is Jul (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 834 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.3°C / 79°F 18.8° / 36° 152.7
Feb 26°C / 79°F 18.5° / 36.2° 140.5
Mar 26.5°C / 80°F 18.7° / 35.8° 73.1
Apr 26.1°C / 79°F 17.5° / 35.7° 60.5
May 25°C / 77°F 14.2° / 35° 9.6
Jun 23.7°C / 75°F 14.1° / 34° 2.6
Jul 23.1°C / 74°F 13.7° / 34° 4.7
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 14.1° / 35.9° 8.0
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 16.8° / 39.9° 9.8
Oct 28.5°C / 83°F 19.9° / 40.4° 76.1
Nov 26.4°C / 80°F 17.6° / 36.5° 146.3
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 18.6° / 36.5° 150.4
São Francisco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,526 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average74.8°F
39% above Brazil avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,526 ft (465 m)
Area1,544.9 sq mi (4,001.2 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates-15.9486°N, 44.8644°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.86"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.1 on May 19, 2012.

May 24, 2007 22 km NE of Januária, Brazil M4.4 97 km
May 19, 2012 14 km WSW of Montes Claros, Brazil M4.1 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 8.2 in
February 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
April 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
October 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
November 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
December 76°F (25°C) 8.9 in Wettest

São Francisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in July to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.9") and August the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in São Francisco

Institution Type Founded Website
E.E Tarcisio Generoso College
Escola Caio Martins College
Fadenorte University
Instituto Educacional Coronel José Ortiga College
Unimontes University

Schools in São Francisco

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
E. M. Paulo Freire
E. E. Mestra Ercilia
E. M. Bom Menino
E. E. Coelho Neto
E. E. Professor Raul Reginaldo
E. E. Dona Alice Mendonça
E. E. Jacinto Magalhães
CAIC
E. E. Sagrada Família
E. M. José Dávila Pinto
E. M. Dona Ditinha
E. E. Brasiliano Braz
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Radio Stations near São Francisco

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in São Francisco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
CEASA
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in São Francisco

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Atalaia
Hotel Pallas
Hotel Supremo

Restaurants in São Francisco

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar e Restaurante Peixe Vivo
Restaurante Regalito
Restaurante: Sabor de Casa

Veterinaries in São Francisco

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RS VET Clínica Veterinária e Pet Shop

Bus Stations in São Francisco

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #446096155
Empresa Santo Antônio - Real Sul
Rodoviária
Transnorte

Gas Stations in São Francisco

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #2464863331
BR #446096161
BR #446096170
BR #446096171
Ipiranga
Posto Lindolfão

Banks in São Francisco

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco do Brasil
Banco do Nordeste
Bradesco
Caixa Econômica Federal

Airports Near São Francisco

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brasília de Minas AirstripSmall Airport
Coração de Jesus AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Flexas AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Saco da Tapera AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda São Francisco AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Triunfo AirstripSmall Airport
Januária AirportJNASmall Airport
Pandeiros AirfieldSmall Airport
Pandeiros AirstripSmall Airport
São Francisco AirportSmall Airport
Serra das Araras AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in São Francisco

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios
Correios Distribuição

Churches & Religious Organizations in São Francisco

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja da Sagrada Familia
Igreja de São Félix
Igreja Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Igreja testemunhas de Jeová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo

🇧🇷 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 São Francisco

What is the population of São Francisco?

São Francisco has a population of 52,762 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 1,544.9 square miles.

Is São Francisco expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,370, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in São Francisco?

São Francisco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.4 inches.

How is the job market in São Francisco?

There are 897 business establishments in the area.

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