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São Tomé, Brazil

Rio Grande do Norte · Brazil

São Tomé is a small city in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil with a population of 9,972. Elevation: 548 ft (167 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,972 Population 28/sq mi density
548 ft Elevation 167 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
25.1 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$1,450 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
$1,450 median income

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About São Tomé

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

People

Population9,972
Density28/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,450

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain25.1 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Population9,972
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Coordinates-5.9725°, -36.0753°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceRio Grande do Norte
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation25.1 inches (637 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,450

About São Tomé

São Tomé is a small city in Brazil (Rio Grande do Norte) with a population of 9,972. The city sits at an elevation of 548 feet (167 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.1 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in São Tomé is $1,450, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 170 business establishments.

Income: São Tomé vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,450
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)170

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

São Tomé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 548 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above Brazil avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Area351.5 sq mi (910.4 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates-5.9725°N, 36.0753°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.1"
34% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.65"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.08"

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 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
February 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in Wettest
May 76°F (24°C) 2.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
November 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in

São Tomé has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (0.1").

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Museums in São Tomé

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museu Pedra da Fé
Solar João Anselmo

Libraries in São Tomé

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Monsenhor Walfredo Gurgel0.0

Farmers Markets in São Tomé

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadinho São Miguel
Mercado Público

Bus Stations in São Tomé

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #538843741

Gas Stations in São Tomé

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Posto São Tomé

Stadiums & Teams in São Tomé

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Airports Near São Tomé

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International AirportNATLarge Airport
Aerofrásio AirportSmall Airport
Ceará Mirim AirportSmall Airport
Currais Novos AirportQCPSmall Airport
Fazenda Bebida Velha AirportSmall Airport
Jardim de Angicos AirportSmall Airport
Jardim do Seridó AirportSmall Airport
Lagoa Nova AirportSmall Airport
Maxaranguape AirportSmall Airport
Pedro Simões Pimenta AirportSmall Airport
Santa Cruz AirportSmall Airport
Tabuleiro AirportSmall Airport
Vitalli AirportSmall Airport

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 Tomé

What is the population of São Tomé?

São Tomé has a population of 9,972 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 351.5 square miles.

Is São Tomé expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,450, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in São Tomé?

São Tomé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.1 inches.

How is the job market in São Tomé?

There are 170 business establishments in the area.

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