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Uruoca, Brazil

Ceará · Brazil

Uruoca is a small city in Ceará, Brazil with a population of 13,746. Elevation: 272 ft (83 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,746 Population 48/sq mi density
272 ft Elevation 83 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
54.0 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$980 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$980 median income

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About Uruoca

Uruoca

Uruoca is a municipality of the Brazilian state of Ceará. Its estimated population is 13,915 inhabitants. It is part of the microregion of Coreaú, which is one of the seven microregions that make up the mesoregion of Noroeste Cearense.

People

Population13,746
Density48/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$980

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain54.0 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Population13,746
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Coordinates-3.3139°, -40.5567°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceCeará
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation54.0 inches (1,372 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$980

About Uruoca

Uruoca is a small city in Brazil (Ceará) with a population of 13,746. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet (83 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.0 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Uruoca is $980, which is 99% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 234 business establishments.

Income: Uruoca vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$980
99% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)234

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Uruoca

Uruoca has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Oct (29.8°C), the coldest is May (25.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 904 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.5°C / 81°F 22° / 36.8° 96.2
Feb 26.9°C / 80°F 21.6° / 36.1° 146.0
Mar 25.9°C / 79°F 21.5° / 33° 258.4
Apr 25.6°C / 78°F 21° / 31.3° 196.1
May 25.6°C / 78°F 20.5° / 31.4° 74.8
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 20.3° / 33° 41.9
Jul 26.9°C / 80°F 20.4° / 36.2° 18.3
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 20.8° / 37.9° 10.3
Sep 29.4°C / 85°F 22° / 39.3° 4.0
Oct 29.8°C / 86°F 23° / 39.7° 5.5
Nov 29.7°C / 85°F 23° / 39.2° 18.2
Dec 29.2°C / 85°F 22.8° / 38.8° 34.0
Uruoca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 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 54.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above Brazil avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area286.0 sq mi (740.7 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates-3.3139°N, 40.5567°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.0"
42% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 12.17"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 29, 2008.

Apr 19, 1991 16 km SSE of Irauçuba, Brazil M4.8 111 km
Feb 29, 2008 1 km S of Sobral, Brazil M4.3 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
March 80°F (26°C) 12.2 in Wettest
April 80°F (27°C) 11.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 1.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
October 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in
November 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest
December 83°F (28°C) 1.3 in

Uruoca has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.2") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Uruoca

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EMEF Murilo Aguiar - - - -
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Radio Stations near Uruoca

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
PLUS FM SOBRAL 105.1MHz - MP3

Libraries in Uruoca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Uruoca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado central
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Restaurants in Uruoca

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parada 2000

Monuments in Uruoca

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nossa Senhora do Livramento

Train Stations in Uruoca

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Uruoca

Bus Stations in Uruoca

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Rodoviário de Uruoca

Gas Stations in Uruoca

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Posto Caverna
Posto Marçal
Posto São Marcos

Banks in Uruoca

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco do Brasil

Airports Near Uruoca

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante Ariston Pessoa AirportJJDMedium Airport
Dr. Luciano de Arruda Coelho Regional AirportJSOMedium Airport
Cajucoco Airport-Small Airport
Camocim - Pinto Martins AirportCMCSmall Airport
Cialne Irauçuba Airstrip-Small Airport
Fazenda Vitória Airport-Small Airport
Jerileve Airstrip-Small Airport
Luiz Aragão Airport-Small Airport
Walfrido Salmito de Almeida AirportJSBSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Uruoca

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assembleia de Deus
Assembleia de Deus

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 Uruoca

What is the population of Uruoca?

Uruoca has a population of 13,746 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 286.0 square miles.

Is Uruoca expensive to live in?

The median household income is $980, 99% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Uruoca?

Uruoca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.0 inches.

How is the job market in Uruoca?

There are 234 business establishments in the area.

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