Virgem da Lapa, Brazil
Minas Gerais · Brazil
Virgem da Lapa is a small city in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 11,804. Elevation: 1,434 ft (437 m). Average temperature: 74°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 Virgem da Lapa
Virgem da Lapa is a Brazilian municipality located in the northeast of the state of Minas Gerais. Its population as of 2020 was estimated to be 13,740 people living in a total area of 871 km2 (336 sq mi). The city belongs to the mesoregion of Jequitinhonha and to the microregion of Araçuaí. It became a municipality in 1948. Neighboring municipalities are Rubelita, Josenópolis, Grão Mogol, Berilo, Francisco Badaró, Araçuaí, and Coronel Murta.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,804 |
| Population Density | 25 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.8044°, -42.3431° |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Minas Gerais |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.9 inches (480 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Virgem da Lapa
Virgem da Lapa is a small city in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 11,804. The city sits at an elevation of 1,434 feet (437 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.9 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.
Climate in Virgem da Lapa
Virgem da Lapa has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C (76°F). The hottest month is Oct (26.8°C), the coldest is Jul (21.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 697 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Area | 479.7 sq mi (1,242.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.8044°S, 42.3431°W |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
Virgem da Lapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.8") and August the driest (0.2").
Gas Stations in Virgem da Lapa
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Virgem da Lapa
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Araçuaí Airport | AIY | Small Airport |
| Fama Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Acauã Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Minas Novas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Salinas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Turmalina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Virgem da Lapa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Virgem da Lapa
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Igreja Nossa Senhora da Lapa |
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What is the population of Virgem da Lapa?
Virgem da Lapa has a population of 11,804 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 479.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Virgem da Lapa?
Virgem da Lapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 18.9 inches.
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