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São José do Vale do Rio Preto, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro · Brazil

São José do Vale do Rio Preto is a small city in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with a population of 22,799. Elevation: 1,909 ft (582 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
22,799 Population 145/sq mi density
1,909 ft Elevation 582 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
48.9 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$2,182 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
$2,182 median income

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About São José do Vale do Rio Preto

São José do Vale do Rio Preto

São José do Vale do Rio Preto is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Its population was 21,916 (2020) and its area is 240 km2.

People

Population22,799
Density145/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,182

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain48.9 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation1,909 ft (582 m)
Population22,799
Population Density145 / sq mi
Elevation1,909 ft (582 m)
Coordinates-22.1521°, -42.9234°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceRio de Janeiro
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation48.9 inches (1,242 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,182

About São José do Vale do Rio Preto

São José do Vale do Rio Preto is a small city in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) with a population of 22,799. The city sits at an elevation of 1,909 feet (582 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in São José do Vale do Rio Preto is $2,182, which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 388 business establishments.

Income: São José do Vale do Rio Preto vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$2,182
97% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)388

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in São José do Vale do Rio Preto

São José do Vale do Rio Preto has an average annual temperature of 21.3°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (18°C). Average annual precipitation is 1297 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 17.3° / 32.8° 197.6
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 17.3° / 32.5° 197.8
Mar 22.9°C / 73°F 15.6° / 31.6° 112.8
Apr 21.2°C / 70°F 13.4° / 30.7° 64.1
May 19.4°C / 67°F 9.9° / 30° 50.7
Jun 18.3°C / 65°F 10.3° / 28.5° 35.6
Jul 18°C / 64°F 9.1° / 30.1° 23.0
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 8.6° / 33.1° 51.0
Sep 22.1°C / 72°F 11.6° / 37.4° 58.9
Oct 22.6°C / 73°F 13.7° / 35.7° 141.4
Nov 22.3°C / 72°F 12.3° / 34.7° 161.6
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 15.5° / 32.7° 202.8
São José do Vale do Rio Preto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,909 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Brazil avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,909 ft (582 m)
Area157.5 sq mi (408.0 km²)
Population Density145/sq mi
Coordinates-22.1521°N, 42.9234°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in Warmest
February 73°F (23°C) 7.5 in
March 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
April 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in Coldest
July 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
November 69°F (20°C) 7.2 in
December 71°F (21°C) 10.9 in Wettest

São José do Vale do Rio Preto has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 62°F in June to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.9") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in São José do Vale do Rio Preto

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colégio Cenecista
Escola Municipal Antônio Pereira Ribeiro
Escola Municipal Maria Euquépia
Escola Municipal Professora Nair Eblen Antunes
Escola Municipal Seraphim Pacheco da Rocha
Escola Municipal Professor Sylvio Leite
Escola Municipal Prefeito Bianor Martins Esteves
Colégio Estadual Coronel João Limongi
Escola Municipal São José do Vale do Rio Preto
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Radio Stations near São José do Vale do Rio Preto

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Musical anos 2000, anos 80 AAC+ 104 kbps
Rádio Cidade FM 100.1 MHz (Juiz de Fora - MG) misc AAC 128 kbps
Rádio Alô FM 96,7 MHz (Juiz de Fora - MG) misc AAC 128 kbps
Rádio Mix FM 88,9 MHz (Juiz de Fora - MG) misc MP3 128 kbps
Rádio ON FM 107,7 MHz (Juiz de Fora - MG) misc AAC 64 kbps
Rádio Catedral FM 102,3 MHz (Juiz de Fora - MG) religious AAC 48 kbps
Radio Mineira MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gospel Hitz Jf AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in São José do Vale do Rio Preto

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Cultura Doutor Eugênio Ruótolo Netto

Libraries in São José do Vale do Rio Preto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Restaurants in São José do Vale do Rio Preto

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Refeitório Amélia Isac de Oliveira

Theme Parks in São José do Vale do Rio Preto

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parque Municipal de Exposições

Clinics in São José do Vale do Rio Preto

10 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CEO São José
Clínica da Família Eugênio Ruótulo Neto
Policlínica Municipal
PSF Boa Vista
PSF Floresta
PSF Jaguara
PSF Paulo Ney de Souza
PSF Pouso Alegre
PSF Roçadinho
PSF São Lourenço

Bus Stations in São José do Vale do Rio Preto

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sao Jose do Vale do Rio Preto bus station
Terminal Rodoviário de São José do Vale do Rio Preto

Gas Stations in São José do Vale do Rio Preto

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Posto de Gasolina Tio Patinhas
Posto do Tininho
Posto Ipiranga
Posto Ipiranga
Posto Ipiranga
Posto Ipiranga
Posto Valverdão

Banks in São José do Vale do Rio Preto

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Bradesco
Banco do Brasil
Banco Itaú

Shopping Malls in São José do Vale do Rio Preto

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shopping da Praça

Breweries in São José do Vale do Rio Preto

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Grupo Petrópolis

Stadiums & Teams in São José do Vale do Rio Preto

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Airports Near São José do Vale do Rio Preto

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International AirportGIGLarge Airport
Campo Délio Jardim de Mattos AirportMedium Airport
Francisco de Assis AirportJDFMedium Airport
Presidente Itamar Franco AirportIZAMedium Airport
Doutor Saulo Villela AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda do Rochedo AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Oriente AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Piloto Padrão KKS37/3 AirstripSmall Airport
Fazenda Santa Tereza AirportSmall Airport
Fiocruz HeliportSmall Airport
Itaboraí AirportSmall Airport
Leopoldina AirportLEPSmall Airport
São João Nepomuceno AirportSmall Airport
Sítio Ouro Preto AirportSmall Airport
Skydive Litoral AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in São José do Vale do Rio Preto

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agência dos Correios

Churches & Religious Organizations in São José do Vale do Rio Preto

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assembléia de Deus
Capela Monsenhor Sérgio Guimarâes da Silva
Igreja Adventista
Igreja Batista
Igreja Batista
Igreja Cristã Evangélica
Igreja Cristã Renovada
Igreja Matriz de São José
Igreja Mundial
Igreja Quadrangular
Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus
Maçonaria
Primeira Igreja Batista Valeriopretana
Projeto Semear
UDV - Núcleo Camalango

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Vale do Rio Preto

What is the population of São José do Vale do Rio Preto?

São José do Vale do Rio Preto has a population of 22,799 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 145 people per square mile, spread across 157.5 square miles.

Is São José do Vale do Rio Preto expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,182, 97% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in São José do Vale do Rio Preto?

São José do Vale do Rio Preto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.9 inches.

How is the job market in São José do Vale do Rio Preto?

There are 388 business establishments in the area.

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