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São João Batista, Brazil

Maranhão · Brazil

São João Batista is a small city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 18,544. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,544 Population 54/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
79.4 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$966 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
$966 median income

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About São João Batista

São João Batista

São João Batista, Maranhão is a municipality in the state of Maranhão in the Northeast region of Brazil.

People

Population18,544
Density54/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$966

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain79.4 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population18,544
Population Density54 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-2.9553°, -44.8069°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMaranhão
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation79.4 inches (2,018 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$966

About São João Batista

São João Batista is a small city in Brazil (Maranhão) with a population of 18,544. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.4 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in São João Batista is $966, which is 99% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 315 business establishments.

Income: São João Batista vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$966
99% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)315

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in São João Batista

São João Batista has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Oct (30.8°C), the coldest is Mar (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1659 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.1°C / 81°F 22.6° / 34.4° 224.4
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 22.2° / 32.7° 273.5
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 22.7° / 31.4° 397.7
Apr 26.3°C / 79°F 22.9° / 30.9° 284.5
May 26.7°C / 80°F 23.2° / 31° 170.1
Jun 26.3°C / 79°F 22.3° / 30.7° 100.5
Jul 26.3°C / 79°F 21.5° / 31.7° 51.8
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 21.9° / 36.6° 18.6
Sep 30.2°C / 86°F 23.8° / 38.4° 8.9
Oct 30.8°C / 87°F 24.5° / 39.2° 15.9
Nov 30.1°C / 86°F 24.1° / 38.4° 36.9
Dec 29.6°C / 85°F 23.6° / 37.9° 76.0
São João Batista has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 79.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above Brazil avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area341.4 sq mi (884.3 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates-2.9553°N, 44.8069°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.4"
109% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 13.43"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.71"

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 M4.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 10.7 in
March 80°F (26°C) 13.4 in Wettest
April 80°F (27°C) 12.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 11.1 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
August 80°F (27°C) 1.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in Driest
November 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in Warmest
December 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in

São João Batista has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 72.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.4") and October the driest (0.7").

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Schools in São João Batista

45 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EM Mauro Fecury
Unidade Escolar Rosa Dos Ventos
Ge Professora Dolores Figueredo Silva
Escola Municipal Benedito Martimiano
Grupo Escolar Doutor Santos Neto
Grupo Escolar Duque De Caxias
Creche Enseada Dos Bezerros
Grupo Escolar Doutor Magno Bacelar
Grupo Escolar Cândido Rosa Serra
Grupo Escolar Deputado Afonso Matos
Escola Municipal Mata Pasto
Grupo Escolar Saturnino Bello
Grupo Escolar Isidorio Pinheiro Costa
EM Rio Amazonas
Grupo Escolar Professora Ecilda Ramos de Sousa
Centro De Ensino Acrisio Figueiredo
Complexo Escolar Jose Maria De Araujo
Escola Municipal Arrebenta
Unidade Escolar Professora Carmelita Alves Campos
Grupo Escolar Fabricio Costa Correa
Unidade Escolar Eurico Venancio Da Costa
Escolinha Crianca Feliz
Ue Pedro Fonseca
Centro De Ensino Deputado Jose Ribamar Dominici
Grupo Escolar Joao Costa Mota
Grupo Escolar Merval Marques Figueredo
Ge Profª Raimunda Dias Sousa Santos
Grupo Escolar Cid Carvalho
Grupo Escolar Santos Dumont
Unidade Escolar Professora Iracema Ferreira De Araujo
Grupo Escolar Governador Pedro Neiva De Santana
Unidade Integrada Marly Sarney
Grupo Escolar Costa e Silva
Grupo Escolar Princesa Isabel
Grupo Escolar Antonio Augusto Campos
Unidade Integrada Ateniense
Grupo Escolar Joao Penha Dominici
Grupo Escolar Viriato Correa
Grupo Escolar Basilio Mota Cutrim
Creche Glacy Ferreira Soares
Escola Municipal Joaquim Mendes
Grupo Escolar Amadeus Barros Silva
Unidade Integrada Raimundo Marques Figueiredo
Ue Antonio Pereira Diniz
Grupo Escolar São Domingos
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Clinics in São João Batista

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #13468599133

Airports Near São João Batista

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marechal Cunha Machado International AirportSLZLarge Airport
Alcântara Space Center AirportSmall Airport
CAVU - Clube de Aviação Ultraleve AirportSmall Airport
Coronel Alexandre Raposo AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Cantanhede AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Eldorado AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Santa Lúcia AirportSmall Airport
João Silva AirportSmall Airport
Pinheiro AirportPHISmall Airport
São Bento 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About São João Batista

What is the population of São João Batista?

São João Batista has a population of 18,544 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 341.4 square miles.

Is São João Batista expensive to live in?

The median household income is $966, 99% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in São João Batista?

São João Batista has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 79.4 inches.

How is the job market in São João Batista?

There are 315 business establishments in the area.

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