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Tapira, Brazil

Minas Gerais · Brazil

Tapira is a small town in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 4,118. Elevation: 3,579 ft (1,091 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,118 Population 7/sq mi density
3,579 ft Elevation 1,091 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
65.6 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$2,720 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
$2,720 median income

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About Tapira

Tapira

Tapira is a Brazilian municipality located in the west of the state of Minas Gerais. Its population as of 2020 was 4,832 people living in a total area of 1,180 km2. The city belongs to the meso-region of Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba and to the micro-region of Araxá. It became a municipality in 1963.

People

Population4,118
Density7/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,720

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain65.6 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation3,579 ft (1,091 m)
Population4,118
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation3,579 ft (1,091 m)
Coordinates-19.9222°, -46.8231°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMinas Gerais
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation65.6 inches (1,665 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,720

About Tapira

Tapira is a small town in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 4,118. The city sits at an elevation of 3,579 feet (1,091 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.6 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Tapira is $2,720, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 70 business establishments.

Income: Tapira vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$2,720
96% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)70

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tapira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,579 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Brazil avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,579 ft (1,091 m)
Area586.2 sq mi (1,518.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-19.9222°N, 46.8231°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.6"
73% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 12.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on May 22, 1998.

May 22, 1998 51 km SE of Uberlândia, Brazil M4.1 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 11.9 in
February 69°F (21°C) 9.1 in Warmest
March 69°F (20°C) 7.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
June 60°F (15°C) 0.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in
November 68°F (20°C) 8.1 in
December 68°F (20°C) 12.8 in Wettest

Tapira has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 59°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 65.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.8") and July the driest (0.7").

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Theme Parks in Tapira

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parque de Exposições Muncipal

Clinics in Tapira

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saúde

Airports Near Tapira

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Romeu Zema AirportAAXMedium Airport
Águas Claras Aviação Agrícola AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Água Santa AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Boa Vista AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Cachoeirinha AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Guiné AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Itatuba AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Lagoa da Capa AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Lagoinha AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Nova CalifórniaSmall Airport
Fazenda Primavera AirstripSmall Airport
Fazenda Recanto da Cachoeira AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Santo André AirportSmall Airport
Jaraguá AirportSmall Airport
Palmares AirportSmall Airport
Rio Paranaíba AirportSmall Airport
Sacramento AirportSmall Airport
São Gotardo AirportSmall Airport
Tenente Lund Pressoto AirportFRCSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tapira

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja do Rosário
Igreja São Sebastião

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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 Tapira

What is the population of Tapira?

Tapira has a population of 4,118 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 586.2 square miles.

Is Tapira expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,720, 96% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Tapira?

Tapira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.6 inches.

How is the job market in Tapira?

There are 70 business establishments in the area.

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