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Turmalina, Brazil

Minas Gerais · Brazil

Turmalina is a small city in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 20,000. Elevation: 2,365 ft (721 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

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C+ Fair
20,000 Population 27/sq mi density
2,365 ft Elevation 721 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
39.6 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$1,939 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
$1,939 median income

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About Turmalina

Turmalina

Turmalina is a municipality in the northeast of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. As of 2020, the population was 20,125 in a total area of 1,153 km2 (445 sq mi). The elevation of the urban area is 718 meters. It is part of the IBGE statistical meso-region of Jequitinhonha and the micro-region of Capelinha. It became a municipality in 1949.

People

Population20,000
Density27/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,939

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation2,365 ft (721 m)
Population20,000
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation2,365 ft (721 m)
Coordinates-17.2856°, -42.7300°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceMinas Gerais
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.6 inches (1,006 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,939

About Turmalina

Turmalina is a small city in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 20,000. The city sits at an elevation of 2,365 feet (721 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Turmalina is $1,939, which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 340 business establishments.

Income: Turmalina vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,939
97% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)340

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Turmalina

Turmalina has an average annual temperature of 23°C (73°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.3°C), the coldest is Jul (20.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 802 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 16.3° / 33.4° 160.0
Feb 23.7°C / 75°F 17.3° / 32.9° 128.4
Mar 23.9°C / 75°F 16.8° / 33.6° 71.5
Apr 23.6°C / 74°F 15.4° / 33.6° 39.5
May 22°C / 72°F 12° / 32.3° 16.0
Jun 20.5°C / 69°F 11.1° / 31.3° 7.0
Jul 20.1°C / 68°F 10.8° / 32.3° 6.7
Aug 21.1°C / 70°F 10.5° / 33.5° 14.4
Sep 24°C / 75°F 13.2° / 37.6° 4.7
Oct 25.3°C / 78°F 16° / 38.2° 77.9
Nov 23.9°C / 75°F 14.4° / 35° 132.6
Dec 24.2°C / 76°F 16.6° / 33.9° 143.4
Turmalina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,365 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above Brazil avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,365 ft (721 m)
Area753.4 sq mi (1,951.3 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates-17.2856°N, 42.7300°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.74"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on May 19, 2012.

May 19, 2012 14 km WSW of Montes Claros, Brazil M4.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 6.7 in
February 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in
September 71°F (21°C) 1.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 7.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 8.7 in Wettest

Turmalina has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.7") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Turmalina

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Municipal Míriam Vilerida
Escola Estadual Américo Antunes de Oliveira
Escola Estadual Lauro Machado
Escola Estadual Professora Edite Gomes
Escola Municipal Tia Dade
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Libraries in Turmalina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Ler é Preciso0.0

Farmers Markets in Turmalina

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Turmalina

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Ágatha

Restaurants in Turmalina

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terra Brasil - Pizzaria e Lanchonete

Theme Parks in Turmalina

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clube Campestre

Clinics in Turmalina

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #551977377
Unidade Básica de Saúde

Bus Stations in Turmalina

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #1092503686
BR #5631136321

Gas Stations in Turmalina

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BR #2411249126
Posto Didi II
Posto Jóia do Vale

Banks in Turmalina

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco do Brasil
Bradesco
Sicoob

Stadiums & Teams in Turmalina

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Turmalina

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Araçuaí AirportAIYSmall Airport
Dr. Jucelino José Ribeiro AirportSmall Airport
Fama AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Acauã AirstripSmall Airport
Fazenda PrimaveraSmall Airport
Fazenda Sequóia AirportSmall Airport
Itamarandiba AirportSmall Airport
Minas Novas AirportSmall Airport
Turmalina AirportSmall Airport
Virgem da Lapa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Turmalina

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja Matriz
Igreja Pau-D'Óleo

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 Turmalina

What is the population of Turmalina?

Turmalina has a population of 20,000 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 753.4 square miles.

Is Turmalina expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,939, 97% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Turmalina?

Turmalina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches.

How is the job market in Turmalina?

There are 340 business establishments in the area.

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