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São José da Varginha, Brazil

Minas Gerais · Brazil

São José da Varginha is a small town in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 4,536. Elevation: 2,457 ft (749 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,536 Population 50/sq mi density
2,457 ft Elevation 749 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
33.8 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$2,400 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
$2,400 median income

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About São José da Varginha

São José da Varginha

São José da Varginha is a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais in the Southeast region of Brazil.

People

Population4,536
Density50/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,400

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain33.8 in/yr
Sunny Days346/yr
Elevation2,457 ft (749 m)
Population4,536
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation2,457 ft (749 m)
Coordinates-19.7097°, -44.5569°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMinas Gerais
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation33.8 inches (859 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,400

About São José da Varginha

São José da Varginha is a small town in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 4,536. The city sits at an elevation of 2,457 feet (749 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.8 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in São José da Varginha is $2,400, which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 77 business establishments.

Income: São José da Varginha vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$2,400
97% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)77

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

São José da Varginha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 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 33.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,457 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average73.5°F
36% above Brazil avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,457 ft (749 m)
Area90.7 sq mi (235.0 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates-19.7097°N, 44.5569°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.8"
11% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 12.13"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.43"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 10.7 in
February 73°F (23°C) 6.8 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 6.6 in
April 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in Coldest
July 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in
August 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
November 72°F (22°C) 8.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 12.1 in Wettest

São José da Varginha has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.1") and August the driest (0.4").

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Schools in São José da Varginha

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Estadual Dona Antônia Valadares
EM Prof. Mozart Campos Moreira
EM Trindade
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Radio Stations near São José da Varginha

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
94 Live (Divinópolis - MG) hits, pop rock AAC+ 128 kbps
Musirama FM 92.1 MHz ZYC709 (Sete Lagoas - MG) brazilian music, misc MP3 128 kbps
Minas FM 104,1 MHz (Divinópolis - MG) brazilian music, misc AAC+ 128 kbps
Rádio Mix Music christian contemporary, christian music AAC+ 64 kbps
Play Radios eclética MP3
Web Rádio Prep Maré sertaneja, sertanejo raiz AAC+ 96 kbps
Primeira Linha Web Rádio adulta AAC+ 64 kbps
Rádio Gerais 97.9 FM eclética, hits AAC+ 128 kbps

Libraries in São José da Varginha

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblíoteca Municipal Ditador Médici0.0
Dolly Papelaria0.0
Federal University of Viçosa Library0.0

Farmers Markets in São José da Varginha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Theme Parks in São José da Varginha

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parque de Exposições

Stadiums & Teams in São José da Varginha

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Airports Near São José da Varginha

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tancredo Neves International AirportCNFLarge Airport
Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade AirportPLUMedium Airport
Alberto Ramos AirportSmall Airport
Bom Despacho AirportSmall Airport
Brigadeiro Cabral AirportDIQSmall Airport
Campo de Bagatelle AirportSmall Airport
Carlos Prates AirportSmall Airport
Cirrus Sociedade Aerodesportiva AirportSmall Airport
Cláudio AirportSmall Airport
Clube de Aviação de Itaúna AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Aerovilas AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda das Perobas AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda do Brejo AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Haras RPC AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Mendonça AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Mucambo AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Porto Velho AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda São Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Três Lagoas AirportSmall Airport
JN Resort AirportSmall Airport
Lagoa Santa Air BaseSmall Airport
Nacional Grafite I AirportSmall Airport
Palácio dos Leilões HeliportSmall Airport
Pará de Minas AirportSmall Airport
Pompeu AirportSmall Airport
São PedroSmall Airport
True Type AirportSmall Airport

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 José da Varginha

What is the population of São José da Varginha?

São José da Varginha has a population of 4,536 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 90.7 square miles.

Is São José da Varginha expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,400, 97% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in São José da Varginha?

São José da Varginha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.8 inches.

How is the job market in São José da Varginha?

There are 77 business establishments in the area.

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