Vera Cruz, Brazil
Bahia · Brazil
Vera Cruz is a mid-size city in Bahia, Brazil with a population of 30,556. Elevation: 1,749 ft (533 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Vera Cruz
Vera Cruz (Bahia) is a municipality in the state of Bahia in the North-East region of Brazil. It occupies 87% of the island of Itaparica; the remainder belongs to the municipality of Itaparica. The municipality of Vera Cruz has a population of is 43,716 (2020 estimate) and covers an area of 297.537 square kilometres (114.880 mi2).
People
Climate
| Population | 30,556 |
| Population Density | 32 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,749 ft (533 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.6333°, -41.0333° |
| Timezone | America/Bahia |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Bahia |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.3 inches (846 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Vera Cruz
Vera Cruz is a mid-size city in Brazil (Bahia) with a population of 30,556. The city sits at an elevation of 1,749 feet (533 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.3 inches. The timezone is America/Bahia.
Climate in Vera Cruz
Vera Cruz has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C (75°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.9°C), the coldest is Jul (21.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 874 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.0°F |
| 35% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,749 ft (533 m) |
| Area | 966.8 sq mi (2,504.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.6333°S, 41.0333°W |
| Timezone | America/Bahia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Vera Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in Vera Cruz
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colégio Estadual Edilson Joaquim dos Santos | College | - | , |
| Colégio Estadual Edilson Joaquim dos Santos | College | - | , |
Schools in Vera Cruz
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colégio Estadual Edgar Silva | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Vera Cruz
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rádio RBN Digital | flashback | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Airports Near Vera Cruz
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comandante Milton Tosto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coronel Horácio de Mattos Airport | LEC | Small Airport |
| De Piatã Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Engenheiro Joaquim Martins Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Progresso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Sesmarias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jaboticaba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mucugê Airport | CHD | Small Airport |
| Palmeiras Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Portal dos Vales Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ruy Barbosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Souto Soares Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Utinga Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Vera Cruz?
Vera Cruz has a population of 30,556 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 966.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vera Cruz?
Vera Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 33.3 inches.
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