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Serra Preta, Brazil

Bahia · Brazil

Serra Preta is a small city in Bahia, Brazil with a population of 17,996. Elevation: 935 ft (285 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
17,996 Population 52/sq mi density
935 ft Elevation 285 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
28.5 in Annual Rain
America / Bahia 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 Serra Preta

Serra Preta

Serra Preta is a city located in the eastern state of Bahia, Brazil. The population in this arid region is 14,699. Serra Preta is about 150 miles northwest from Bahia's capital, Salvador, and 600 miles north of Rio de Janeiro.

People

Population17,996
Density52/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,440

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain28.5 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Population17,996
Population Density52 / sq mi
Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Coordinates-12.1603°, -39.3317°
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceBahia
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation28.5 inches (723 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,440

About Serra Preta

Serra Preta is a small city in Brazil (Bahia) with a population of 17,996. The city sits at an elevation of 935 feet (285 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bahia.

The median household income in Serra Preta is $1,440, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 306 business establishments.

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)306

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Serra Preta

Serra Preta has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is Feb (28.7°C), the coldest is Jul (23°C). Average annual precipitation is 597 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.1°C / 83°F 19.8° / 38.6° 47.4
Feb 28.7°C / 84°F 20.6° / 38.7° 35.4
Mar 28°C / 82°F 20.3° / 38.9° 70.7
Apr 27°C / 81°F 19.7° / 37.7° 78.1
May 25.5°C / 78°F 17.8° / 34.9° 48.6
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 15.9° / 33° 49.4
Jul 23°C / 73°F 15.6° / 33.5° 55.5
Aug 23.4°C / 74°F 15.6° / 34.3° 45.4
Sep 25.1°C / 77°F 16.3° / 37.2° 28.5
Oct 27.7°C / 82°F 17.9° / 39.4° 20.2
Nov 27.7°C / 82°F 19.6° / 38.7° 70.8
Dec 28.2°C / 83°F 20.1° / 38.2° 47.1
Serra Preta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 935 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average74.3°F
38% above Brazil avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Area346.1 sq mi (896.3 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates-12.1603°N, 39.3317°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.5"
25% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.11"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.26"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 2.8 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
April 76°F (24°C) 2.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in Driest
October 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in
November 76°F (24°C) 2.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Serra Preta has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and September the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Serra Preta

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Municipal Macário Dias
Escola Municipal Nossa Senhora do Bom Conselho
Colégio Estadual Nossa Senhora de Lourdes
Escola Municipal Teodoro Cardoso Albano
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Radio Stations near Serra Preta

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Sociedade News FM 102.1 Feira de Santana news, pop AAC

Farmers Markets in Serra Preta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Antigo Mercado Municipal

Gas Stations in Serra Preta

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #1413561884
BR #504329390
Posto de Gasolina

Airports Near Serra Preta

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
João Durval Carneiro AirportFECMedium Airport
Castro Alves AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda do Coronel AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Serra Azul AirportSmall Airport
Ponto Novo Fruticultura AirportSmall Airport
São José do Jacuípe AirportSmall Airport
Valente AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Serra Preta

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Igreja Assembleia de Deus
Igreja Matriz
Paróquia Nossa Senhora do Bom Conselho

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bahia

🇧🇷 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 Serra Preta

What is the population of Serra Preta?

Serra Preta has a population of 17,996 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 346.1 square miles.

Is Serra Preta 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 Serra Preta?

Serra Preta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.5 inches.

How is the job market in Serra Preta?

There are 306 business establishments in the area.

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