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São Rafael, Brazil

Rio Grande do Norte · Brazil

São Rafael is a small city in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil with a population of 7,711. Elevation: 256 ft (78 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,711 Population 44/sq mi density
256 ft Elevation 78 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
28.6 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$1,440 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,440 median income

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About São Rafael

São Rafael is a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Norte in the Northeast region of Brazil.

People

Population7,711
Density44/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$1,440

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Population7,711
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Coordinates-5.8019°, -36.8868°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceRio Grande do Norte
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation28.6 inches (725 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,440

About São Rafael

São Rafael is a small city in Brazil (Rio Grande do Norte) with a population of 7,711. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in São Rafael is $1,440, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 131 business establishments.

Income: São Rafael vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,440
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)131

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

São Rafael has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Brazil avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area173.3 sq mi (448.9 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates-5.8019°N, 36.8868°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.56"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 11, 2010.

Jan 11, 2010 2 km NW of Poço Branco, Brazil M4.3 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 2.3 in
February 83°F (28°C) 3.9 in
March 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in Wettest
April 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in Driest
October 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
November 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
December 83°F (28°C) 0.9 in Warmest

São Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in July to 83°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.6") and September the driest (0.2").

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Schools in São Rafael

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Estadual Professora Claudeci Pinheiro Torres
Escola Municipal Francisco De Assis De Souza
Centro Municipal de Educação infantil Luiza Martins Gondim
Escola Municipal Francisco Pinheiro da Silva
Escola Municipal Coronel Luíz de Barros
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Radio Stations near São Rafael

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in São Rafael

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museu Local do Assu

Libraries in São Rafael

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Papa João XXIII0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in São Rafael

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feira de frutas
Feira de peixes
Feira Livre
Feira Livre
Feira Livre do Frutilândia
Mercado Modelo
Mercado Público Municipal

Clinics in São Rafael

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #617089803

Gas Stations in São Rafael

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #617089818

Stadiums & Teams in São Rafael

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near São Rafael

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dix-Sept Rosado AirportMVFMedium Airport
Açu AirportSmall Airport
Caicó AirportSmall Airport
Caraúbas AirstripSmall Airport
Currais Novos AirportQCPSmall Airport
Jardim do Seridó AirportSmall Airport
Jucurutu AirportSmall Airport
Lagoa Nova AirportSmall Airport
Pedro Simões Pimenta AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in São Rafael

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agência dos Correios São Rafael

Churches & Religious Organizations in São Rafael

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela São Rafael
Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Conceição

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Fortaleza

🇧🇷 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 Rafael

What is the population of São Rafael?

São Rafael has a population of 7,711 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 173.3 square miles.

Is São Rafael expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,440, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in São Rafael?

São Rafael has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches.

How is the job market in São Rafael?

There are 131 business establishments in the area.

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