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Tenente Laurentino Cruz, Brazil

Rio Grande do Norte · Brazil

Tenente Laurentino Cruz is a small city in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil with a population of 5,891. Elevation: 2,428 ft (740 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,891 Population 114/sq mi density
2,428 ft Elevation 740 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
18.8 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$1,398 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,398 median income

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About Tenente Laurentino Cruz

Tenente Laurentino Cruz is a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Norte in the Northeast region of Brazil.

People

Population5,891
Density114/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,398

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain18.8 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation2,428 ft (740 m)
Population5,891
Population Density114 / sq mi
Elevation2,428 ft (740 m)
Coordinates-6.1481°, -36.7192°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceRio Grande do Norte
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation18.8 inches (478 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,398

About Tenente Laurentino Cruz

Tenente Laurentino Cruz is a small city in Brazil (Rio Grande do Norte) with a population of 5,891. The city sits at an elevation of 2,428 feet (740 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.8 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Tenente Laurentino Cruz is $1,398, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 100 business establishments.

Income: Tenente Laurentino Cruz vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,398
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)100

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tenente Laurentino Cruz

Tenente Laurentino Cruz has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 802 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 56.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 118.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 268.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 181.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 83.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 24.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 25.4
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 22.5
Tenente Laurentino Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,428 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average76.2°F
41% above Brazil avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,428 ft (740 m)
Area51.9 sq mi (134.4 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates-6.1481°N, 36.7192°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
51% below Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.28"
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 M4.3 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in
February 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in Wettest
April 76°F (24°C) 7.1 in
May 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in
August 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Coldest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
October 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
November 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
December 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in

Tenente Laurentino Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in August to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.3") and September the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Tenente Laurentino Cruz

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Padre Sinval Laurentino de Medeiros
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Museums in Tenente Laurentino Cruz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museu Municipal

Libraries in Tenente Laurentino Cruz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Doutor Antônio Othon Filho0.0

Farmers Markets in Tenente Laurentino Cruz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadinho São João
Mercado Público
Mercado Público
Pinheirão

Monuments in Tenente Laurentino Cruz

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pórtico

Gas Stations in Tenente Laurentino Cruz

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #613558573

Stadiums & Teams in Tenente Laurentino Cruz

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Airports Near Tenente Laurentino Cruz

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Açu AirportSmall Airport
Aerofrásio AirportSmall Airport
Caicó AirportSmall Airport
Currais Novos AirportQCPSmall Airport
Jardim do Seridó AirportSmall Airport
Jucurutu AirportSmall Airport
Lagoa Nova AirportSmall Airport
Pedra AirportSmall Airport
Pedro Simões Pimenta AirportSmall Airport
Santa Cruz AirportSmall Airport
Vitalli AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tenente Laurentino Cruz

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja Cristã Evangélica

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 Tenente Laurentino Cruz

What is the population of Tenente Laurentino Cruz?

Tenente Laurentino Cruz has a population of 5,891 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 114 people per square mile, spread across 51.9 square miles.

Is Tenente Laurentino Cruz expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,398, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Tenente Laurentino Cruz?

Tenente Laurentino Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.8 inches.

How is the job market in Tenente Laurentino Cruz?

There are 100 business establishments in the area.

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