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São José do Hortêncio, Brazil

Rio Grande do Sul · Brazil

São José do Hortêncio is a small town in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil with a population of 4,447. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,447 Population 116/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
113.2 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$3,859 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$3,859 median income

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People

Population4,447
Density116/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,859

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain113.2 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Population4,447
Population Density116 / sq mi
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Coordinates-29.5306°, -51.2481°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceRio Grande do Sul
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation113.2 inches (2,876 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,859

About São José do Hortêncio

São José do Hortêncio is a small town in Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul) with a population of 4,447. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 113.2 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in São José do Hortêncio is $3,859, which is 95% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 76 business establishments.

Income: São José do Hortêncio vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$3,859
95% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)76

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

São José do Hortêncio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 113.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Brazil avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area38.3 sq mi (99.3 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates-29.5306°N, 51.2481°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.2"
198% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.91"
Driest Month (Nov) 4.13"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2004 Unnamed Category 1 170 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 5.3 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in
April 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
July 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in Coldest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
November 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Driest
December 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in

São José do Hortêncio has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 56°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 59.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and November the driest (4.1").

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Schools in São José do Hortêncio

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Municipal de Ensino Fundamental Arthur Ernesto Gutheil — — — —
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Radio Stations near São José do Hortêncio

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Campeira FM gaúcha, nativa AAC+ 48 kbps
Rádio Grenal 95.9 FM esportes, futebol AAC+ 48 kbps
Rádio I Love anos 80's alternative rock, anos 80 MP3 128 kbps
Mix FM - Porto Alegre jovem, pop-rock AAC+ 64 kbps
União FM - Porto Alegre mpb, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Rádio Agulha alternative / indie, ecletic AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Taquara hits MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Viva 106.7 FM aracatuba, araçatuba MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Viva 94.5 FM — AAC+ 64 kbps
Gaúcha Serra — UNKNOWN
Rádio Querência 89.7 FM — AAC 128 kbps

Museums in São José do Hortêncio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa da Cultura de Vale Real
Casa da Lira 1890
Casa da Lira 1890
Casarão
Estação da cultura
Fundação Ernesto Frederico Scheffel
Fundação Ernesto Frederico Scheffel
Fundação Ernesto Frederico Scheffel
Fundação Ernesto Frederico Scheffel
Memorial da Cultura Japonesa em Ivoti
Memorial da Cultura Japonesa em Ivoti
Memorial Padre Theodor Amstad
Moinho Rasche
Museu Capela Menino Jesus de Praga
Museu Casa do Imigrante
Museu Casa do Imigrante
Museu Casas Bonnet (1877)
Museu Cláudio Oscar Becker
Museu Comunitário Casa Schmitt-Presser
Museu Comunitário Casa Schmitt-Presser
Museu Comunitário Casa Schmitt-Presser
Museu Comunitário Casa Schmitt-Presser
Museu de Portão
Museu do Trem
Museu do Trem
Museu Histórico Visconde de São Leopoldo
Museu Histórico Visconde de São Leopoldo
Museu Municipal
Museu Municipal de São Sebastião do Caí
Museu Municipal de Sapiranga
Museu Municipal Delmar Pedro Fell
Museu Nacional do Calçado
Museu Nacional do Calçado
Museu Salthier
Residência Reisner Nienow
Sobrado Weber

Libraries in São José do Hortêncio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca da EST0.0
Biblioteca da EST0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Érico Veríssimo0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Machado de Assis0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Machado de Assis0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Machado de Assis0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Vianna Moog0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Vianna Moog0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Vianna Moog0.0
Teste0.0
Teste0.0

Farmers Markets in São José do Hortêncio

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Armazém Kieling
Feira da Colônia Japonesa
Feira da Colônia Japonesa
Feira do Produtor
Feira do Produtor
Feira do Produtor
Feira do Produtor
Feira do Produtor
Feira do Produtor
Mercado Da Familia
Mercado Santa Fé
Parada da Melancia Atacado e Varejo

Clinics in São José do Hortêncio

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Posto Municipal de Saúde
UBS ESF-CENTRO

Breweries in São José do Hortêncio

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervejaria Clandestina
Cervejaria Clandestina
Cervejaria Clandestina
Cervejaria Edelbrau
Cervejaria Hunsruck

Stadiums & Teams in São José do Hortêncio

TeamLeagueDivision
Estádio Sady Arnildo Schmidt

Airports Near São José do Hortêncio

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International AirportPOALarge Airport
Canoas Air Force BaseQNSMedium Airport
Hugo Cantergiani Regional AirportCXJMedium Airport
AAGR (Associação Aerodesportiva de Guaporé) Airport—Small Airport
Aero Zolet Airstrip—Small Airport
Aeroclube de Bento Gonçalves AirportBGVSmall Airport
Aeroclube de Eldorado do Sul Airport—Small Airport
Águas Claras Airport—Small Airport
Astral Airport—Small Airport
Belém Novo Airport—Small Airport
Berge Vile Airport—Small Airport
Canela AirportCELSmall Airport
Capivari Airport—Small Airport
CAVOK Airstrip—Small Airport
Condomínio Menega Airport—Small Airport
El Dorado Airport—Small Airport
Fazenda do Jacuí Airport—Small Airport
Fazenda Hill Valley Airport—Small Airport
Feliz Airport—Small Airport
Gaelo Airport—Small Airport
Garibaldi Airport—Small Airport
Gravatai AirportGCVSmall Airport
Miraguaia Campo de Aviação Airport—Small Airport
Montenegro AirportQGFSmall Airport
Nova Prata Airport—Small Airport
Novo Hamburgo AirportQHVSmall Airport
Sunset Airfield—Small Airport
Teutofly Airport—Small Airport
Vale do Taquari Regional Airport—Small Airport
Veranópolis Airport—Small Airport
Vinícola Don Guerino Heliport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in São José do Hortêncio

22 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Amplamed
Amplamed
CER - Cenro Especializado em Reabilitação
Clínica Saúde da Criança
Clínica Saúde da Criança
Clinitaly
Clinitaly
CRER Santa Clara
Doctor Clin São Leopoldo
Doctor Clin São Leopoldo
Laboratório Exame - Análises Clínicas
Oncosinos
Oncosinos
Posto de Saúde Canudos
Posto de Saúde Canudos
Prontomed Novo Hamburgo
Prontomed Novo Hamburgo
Qualisaúde
Qualisaúde
USF Kephas
Vita Clínica
Vita Clínica

Churches & Religious Organizations in São José do Hortêncio

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela Nossa Senhora da Exaltação
IECLB São José do Hortêncio

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 do Hortêncio

What is the population of São José do Hortêncio?

São José do Hortêncio has a population of 4,447 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 116 people per square mile, spread across 38.3 square miles.

Is São José do Hortêncio expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,859, 95% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in São José do Hortêncio?

São José do Hortêncio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 113.2 inches.

How is the job market in São José do Hortêncio?

There are 76 business establishments in the area.

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