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São José dos Ausentes, Brazil

Rio Grande do Sul · Brazil

São José dos Ausentes is a small town in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil with a population of 4,172. Elevation: 4,022 ft (1,226 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,172 Population 6/sq mi density
4,022 ft Elevation 1,226 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
66.8 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$1,939 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,939 median income

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About São José dos Ausentes

São José dos Ausentes

São José dos Ausentes is a municipality with an average altitude of 1200 meters, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Its population was approximately 3,543 in 2020. It has an area of approximately 1176 km². Pico do Monte Negro is located in São José dos Ausentes, with its peak 1403 meters above sea level. It is the highest point in Rio Grande do Sul State. The town is 220 km away from the state's capital, Porto Alegre.

People

Population4,172
Density6/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,939

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain66.8 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation4,022 ft (1,226 m)
Population4,172
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation4,022 ft (1,226 m)
Coordinates-28.7481°, -50.0636°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceRio Grande do Sul
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation66.8 inches (1,696 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,939

About São José dos Ausentes

São José dos Ausentes is a small town in Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul) with a population of 4,172. The city sits at an elevation of 4,022 feet (1,226 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.8 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in São José dos Ausentes is $1,939, which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 71 business establishments.

Income: São José dos Ausentes vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,939
97% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)71

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

São José dos Ausentes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,022 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above Brazil avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,022 ft (1,226 m)
Area665.1 sq mi (1,722.7 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-28.7481°N, 50.0636°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.8"
76% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.57"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.69"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2004 Unnamed Category 1 53 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 6.5 in
February 66°F (19°C) 6.6 in Warmest, Wettest
March 64°F (18°C) 5.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
June 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
July 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 6.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 6.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 5.9 in
November 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in
December 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in

São José dos Ausentes has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 52°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 66.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.6") and April the driest (4.7").

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Libraries in São José dos Ausentes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Pedro Luiz Gonzaga0.0

Hotels in São José dos Ausentes

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cesa

Restaurants in São José dos Ausentes

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dos Reis
Vale das Trutas

Gas Stations in São José dos Ausentes

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Stadiums & Teams in São José dos Ausentes

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Airports Near São José dos Ausentes

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Forquilhinha - Criciúma AirportCCMMedium Airport
Cambará AirportSmall Airport
Campo Nuic AirportSmall Airport
Comandante Nelinho AirportSmall Airport
Ismael Nunes AirportSmall Airport
Sunset AirfieldSmall Airport
Torres AirportTSQSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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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 dos Ausentes

What is the population of São José dos Ausentes?

São José dos Ausentes has a population of 4,172 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 665.1 square miles.

Is São José dos Ausentes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,939, 97% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in São José dos Ausentes?

São José dos Ausentes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.8 inches.

How is the job market in São José dos Ausentes?

There are 71 business establishments in the area.

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