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Urupema, Brazil

Santa Catarina · Brazil

Urupema is a small town in Santa Catarina, Brazil with a population of 2,656. Elevation: 4,409 ft (1,344 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,656 Population 5/sq mi density
4,409 ft Elevation 1,344 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
63.9 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$2,791 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
$2,791 median income

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About Urupema

Urupema

Urupema is a municipality in the state of Santa Catarina in the South region of Brazil. It has an area of approximately 353 km², a population of 2,656 inhabitants as of 2022 and a GDP per capita of R$ 36,058 as of 2021. It is often cited as the coldest city in Brazil.

People

Population2,656
Density5/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,791

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain63.9 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation4,409 ft (1,344 m)
Population2,656
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation4,409 ft (1,344 m)
Coordinates-27.9528°, -49.8731°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceSanta Catarina
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation63.9 inches (1,622 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,791

About Urupema

Urupema is a small town in Brazil (Santa Catarina) with a population of 2,656. The city sits at an elevation of 4,409 feet (1,344 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.9 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in Urupema is $2,791, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 45 business establishments.

Income: Urupema vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$2,791
96% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Urupema enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,409 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above Brazil avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,409 ft (1,344 m)
Area505.6 sq mi (1,309.6 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-27.9528°N, 49.8731°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.9"
68% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.65"
Driest Month (May) 4.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 13, 2018.

Apr 13, 2018 4 km NE of Santo Amaro da Imperatriz, Brazil M3.2 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2004 Unnamed Category 1 120 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 6.7 in Wettest
February 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in Warmest
March 62°F (17°C) 5.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in Driest
June 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
July 49°F (10°C) 4.6 in Coldest
August 51°F (11°C) 5.9 in
September 53°F (12°C) 6.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 5.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
December 62°F (17°C) 5.1 in

Urupema has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 49°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 63.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.7") and May the driest (4.2").

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Schools in Urupema

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educacional Nossa Senhora Aparecida
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Radio Stations near Urupema

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Antena 1 94.7 FM adult, flashback AAC+ 64 kbps
Rádio Antena 1 88.3 FM adult, classic hip hop AAC+ 64 kbps
Rádio 105 FM hits, popular AAC 48 kbps

Libraries in Urupema

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Rio Rufino0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Dimas Pinto de Arruda0.0

Hotels in Urupema

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Alternativa
Hotel Milênio

Restaurants in Urupema

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Belo Prato Restaurante
Parque das Trutas

Clinics in Urupema

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Unidade Básica de Saúde de Urupema

Gas Stations in Urupema

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Posto Milênio
Posto Santana

Banks in Urupema

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco do Brasil
Sicoob

Stadiums & Teams in Urupema

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Airports Near Urupema

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lages AirportLAJMedium Airport
Planalto Serrano Regional AirportEEAMedium Airport
Campo Nuic AirportSmall Airport
Curitibanos AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Belluno AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Veronezi AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Viúva Negra AirstripSmall Airport
Ismael Nunes AirportSmall Airport
Pouso na Serra AirportSmall Airport
Walter Ewaldo Siegel AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Urupema

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios

Churches & Religious Organizations in Urupema

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela da Farofa
Igreja Santa Ana

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Urupema

What is the population of Urupema?

Urupema has a population of 2,656 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 505.6 square miles.

Is Urupema expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,791, 96% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Urupema?

Urupema enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.9 inches.

How is the job market in Urupema?

There are 45 business establishments in the area.

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