São José da Barra, Brazil
Minas Gerais · Brazil
São José da Barra is a small city in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 7,793. Elevation: 2,431 ft (741 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About São José da Barra
São José da Barra is a Brazilian municipality located in the southwest of the state of Minas Gerais. Its population as of 2020 was 7,480 people living in a total area of 312 km2. The city belongs to the meso-region of Sul e Sudoeste de Minas and to the micro-region of Passos. It became a municipality in 1948. The important hydroelectric plant of Furnas is located here.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,793 |
| Population Density | 54 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,431 ft (741 m) |
| Coordinates | -20.7181°, -46.3114° |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Minas Gerais |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.5 inches (1,511 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About São José da Barra
São José da Barra is a small city in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 7,793. The city sits at an elevation of 2,431 feet (741 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.5 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,431 ft (741 m) |
| Area | 143.4 sq mi (371.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.7181°S, 46.3114°W |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 11.0 in |
São José da Barra has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 59.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.1") and July the driest (0.6").
Hotels in São José da Barra
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in São José da Barra
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in São José da Barra
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near São José da Barra
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Agropastoril Monte Alegre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bambuí Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calciolândia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Campo do Meio Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Campos Gerais Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Comandante Paschoal Patrocínio Filho Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Condomínio Fly Vila Resort Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Boa Vista Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Capão Seco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Guiné Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Itatuba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Paraíso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Planalto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda São José O.B. Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Furnaspark Resort Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guaxupé Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Itaú de Minas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| João Marchesi Heliport | - | Small Airport |
| José Figueiredo Municipal Airport | PSW | Small Airport |
| Monte Cristo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monte Santo de Minas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Palmares Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Piumhi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ponta Do Sol Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rachid Saliba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| São Sebastião do Paraíso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Terramare Airport | - | Small Airport |
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Waterfalls Near São José da Barra
19 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near São José da Barra.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Cachoeira da Capivara | |
| Cachoeira da Cascata | |
| Cachoeira da Coca | Height: 10 |
| Cachoeira da Gemia | |
| Cachoeira da Pedra Ancorada | |
| Cachoeira Dicadinha | |
| Cachoeira do Abismo | Height: 30 |
| Cachoeira do Filó | |
| Cachoeira do Grito | |
| Cachoeira do Poço Dourado | |
| Cachoeira do Pulo | |
| Cachoeira do Trouvão | |
| Cachoeira Fecho da Serra | |
| Cachoeira Filó | |
| Cachoeira Lagoa Azul | |
| Cachoeira no Limite | |
| Cachoeira Paraíso Perdido | |
| Caxinha de Supresa | |
| Pé da Serra |
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What is the population of São José da Barra?
São José da Barra has a population of 7,793 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 143.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in São José da Barra?
São José da Barra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.5 inches.
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