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Vargem Grande, Brazil
Maranhão · Brazil
Vargem Grande is a mid-size city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 43,261. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Vargem Grande
Vargem Grande is a city in Maranhão state. Its population is 57,168 (2020) and its total area is 1,958 km2.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 43,261 |
| Population Density | 54 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.5431°, -43.9158° |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Maranhão |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 83.8 inches (2,128 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $924 |
About Vargem Grande
Vargem Grande is a mid-size city in Brazil (Maranhão) with a population of 43,261. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.8 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.
Income: Vargem Grande vs Brazil
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $924 |
| 99% below Brazil avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 735 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Vargem Grande
Vargem Grande has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is Oct (30.5°C), the coldest is Jun (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1246 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 795.5 sq mi (2,060.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.5431°N, 43.9158°W |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 17.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 15.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 12.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in |
Vargem Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in March to 83°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 83.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (17.3") and August the driest (0.9").
Colleges & Universities in Vargem Grande
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Estadual de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do MA - IEMA Pleno Vargem Grande | College | — | — |
Schools in Vargem Grande
25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMEB São José | — | — | — | — |
| EMEB Iraci Silva Pereira | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Ensino Professor Newton Neves | — | — | — | — |
| UE Associação Clube das Mães | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Municipal José Pedro da Silva | — | — | — | — |
| EMEB Zenóbia Barroso Oliveira | — | — | — | — |
| Escola São José Operário I | — | — | — | — |
| EMEF I Prof. Newton Neves | — | — | — | — |
| EMEF I e II José Salim Trabulsi | — | — | — | — |
| Unidade Integrada Paulo Freire | — | — | — | — |
| EMEF II Azizi Trabulsi | — | — | — | — |
| CEI Sementinha do Saber | — | — | — | — |
| Unidade Escolar Cônego Raimundo Amorim de Carvalho | — | — | — | — |
| EMEB Isabel Almeida Silva | — | — | — | — |
| EMEB Aline Soeiro Batista | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Ensino Santos Dumont | — | — | — | — |
| EMEF I e II Josefa Rodrigues Lima | — | — | — | — |
| EMEF I Duque de Caxias | — | — | — | — |
| EMEF I José Esmerio Vieira | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Ensino Raulina Sousa Silva | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Especial Crer e Ser | — | — | — | — |
| CEI Maria Selene Mesquita | — | — | — | — |
| EMEF II Padre Carvalho | — | — | — | — |
| EMEF II Politécnica de Vargem Grande | — | — | — | — |
| EC Dom João Antônio Farina | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Vargem Grande
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Gas Stations in Vargem Grande
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Vargem Grande
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Vargem Grande
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Vargem Grande
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chapadinha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Bela Vista - Vontobel Agrícola Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Bomfim Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Cantanhede Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Santo Anjo Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Urbano Santos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vargem Grande Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Vargem Grande
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correios |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vargem Grande
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Assembleia de Deus |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Vargem Grande
What is the population of Vargem Grande?
Vargem Grande has a population of 43,261 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 795.5 square miles.
Is Vargem Grande expensive to live in?
The median household income is $924, 99% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Vargem Grande?
Vargem Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.8 inches.
How is the job market in Vargem Grande?
There are 735 business establishments in the area.