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Sertão, Brazil

Rio Grande do Sul · Brazil

Sertão is a small city in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil with a population of 5,541. Elevation: 2,467 ft (752 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,541 Population 27/sq mi density
2,467 ft Elevation 752 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
90.3 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$2,400 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$2,400 median income

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People

Population5,541
Density27/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,400

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain90.3 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation2,467 ft (752 m)
Population5,541
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation2,467 ft (752 m)
Coordinates-27.9797°, -52.2597°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceRio Grande do Sul
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation90.3 inches (2,293 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,400

About Sertão

Sertão is a small city in Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul) with a population of 5,541. The city sits at an elevation of 2,467 feet (752 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.3 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Sertão is $2,400, which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 94 business establishments.

Income: Sertão vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$2,400
97% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)94

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sertão enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 90.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,467 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Brazil avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,467 ft (752 m)
Area206.4 sq mi (534.4 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates-27.9797°N, 52.2597°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.3"
138% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 4.80"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2004 Unnamed Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in Warmest
February 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
March 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in Driest
April 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 5.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 5.6 in Coldest
July 60°F (16°C) 5.8 in
August 57°F (14°C) 6.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 7.9 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 6.8 in
November 67°F (20°C) 5.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in

Sertão has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 55°F in June to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 70.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (4.8").

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Radio Stations near Sertão

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jovem Pan FM - Passo Fundo - RS 80s, 90s AAC+ 128 kbps
Rádio UPF classic rock, rock MP3 192 kbps
100e7 pop AAC 64 kbps
Radio Uirapuru deportes, música AAC+ 128 kbps
Nova FM Tapejara - AAC+ 128 kbps
Rádio Mega FM Sananduva pop AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Sertão

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museu Zoobotânico Augusto Ruschi

Bus Stations in Sertão

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rodoviária de Sertão

Gas Stations in Sertão

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BR #4255437104
Branca
Latina
Potencial

Stadiums & Teams in Sertão

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Airports Near Sertão

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lauro Kurtz AirportPFBMedium Airport
AAGV - Associação Aerodesportiva de Getulio Vargas Airport-Small Airport
Aeroclube Airport-Small Airport
Agrícola Dall Olivo Airstrip-Small Airport
Agropecuária Monte Alverne Airport-Small Airport
Carazinho Airport-Small Airport
Erechim AirportERMSmall Airport
Fazenda Arco de Canto Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Coxilha Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Pessegueiro Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda San Cyro Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Santa Rita Airstrip-Small Airport
Master Bela Vista Airstrip-Small Airport
Sarandi Airport-Small Airport
Sementes Beé Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sertão

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela Nossa Senhora Salete
Igreja Matriz

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 Sertão

What is the population of Sertão?

Sertão has a population of 5,541 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 206.4 square miles.

Is Sertão expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,400, 97% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Sertão?

Sertão enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 90.3 inches.

How is the job market in Sertão?

There are 94 business establishments in the area.

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