Barretos
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Barretos month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Barretos are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 26–27°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), July the coldest (average low 14°C), and January the wettest (about 219 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.6 | 21.2 | 219 | 10.0 |
| February | 29.7 | 21.2 | 125 | 10.4 |
| March | 30.2 | 21.0 | 112 | 10.6 |
| April | 29.1 | 19.1 | 49 | 10.4 |
| May | 27.0 | 16.1 | 24 | 10.1 |
| June | 26.1 | 14.9 | 16 | 9.9 |
| July | 26.9 | 14.3 | 3 | 10.6 |
| August | 28.9 | 16.2 | 11 | 10.2 |
| September | 32.6 | 19.5 | 25 | 10.9 |
| October | 31.9 | 20.7 | 116 | 10.3 |
| November | 30.7 | 20.3 | 154 | 10.5 |
| December | 30.1 | 21.1 | 181 | 10.6 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1854
The city was founded on August 25, 1854.
- Documented history · 1856
The first chapel was built in 1856, where today lies the "Praça Francisco Barreto".
- Documented history · 1897
On January 8, 1897, Barretos was officially established as a municipality.
- City Foundation
The city was founded on August 25, 1854.
- First Chapel Construction
The first chapel was built in 1856 where the Praça Francisco Barreto lies today.
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- Wikidata structured records for Barretos
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01 · OverviewBarretos, in brief
Northern São Paulo landscapes
Barretos is a municipality situated in the northern part of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The territory spans an area of 1566.1 square kilometres within the Mesoregion of Ribeirão Preto.
Geography and municipal bounds
Positioned at latitude -20.55722 and longitude -48.56778, the municipality operates under the America/Sao_Paulo timezone. The local landscape supports a population of 126,957 residents, reflecting the demographic metrics recorded for the region. Founded on August 25, 1854, the city later saw its first chapel built in 1856 near where the Praça Francisco Barreto lies today, before being officially established as a municipality on January 8, 1897.
Regional setting
The geography of the area connects the northern expanse of São Paulo state through established transport corridors, including the SP-326 Rodovia Brigadeiro Faria Lima and the SP-425 Rodovia Assis Chateaubriand. General aviation access is provided via Chafei Amsei Airport, though the facility offers no scheduled flights.
Economic and cultural terrain
Within this northern territorial expanse, the tertiary sector forms the most relevant part of the economy, accounting for 72.09 percent of the city GDP. Industry constitutes 21.64 percent, while the primary sector corresponds to 6.28 percent. Furthermore, the largest Latin American cancer center is based in this municipality, which annually hosts the most famous rodeo festival in the country, known as the Festa do Peão de Barretos.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barretos
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01 · Q&AWhere is Barretos located and what are its coordinates?
Barretos is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -20.5572, -48.5678, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Barretos?
Barretos has a recorded population of approximately 126,957 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Barretos?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Barretos include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Barretos?
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