Castanhal
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Castanhal month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Castanhal are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 31–33°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), July the coldest (average low 23°C), and March the wettest (about 454 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.2 | 23.2 | 308 | 8.5 |
| February | 29.6 | 23.1 | 372 | 7.4 |
| March | 29.4 | 23.0 | 454 | 7.0 |
| April | 29.8 | 23.0 | 396 | 7.8 |
| May | 30.5 | 23.1 | 294 | 9.6 |
| June | 30.5 | 22.8 | 145 | 10.9 |
| July | 31.0 | 22.7 | 97 | 11.2 |
| August | 32.1 | 23.0 | 56 | 11.5 |
| September | 32.9 | 23.4 | 54 | 11.6 |
| October | 33.6 | 23.6 | 58 | 11.5 |
| November | 33.2 | 23.7 | 95 | 10.9 |
| December | 31.8 | 23.6 | 157 | 9.6 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1932
Castanhal was officially founded on January, 28th of 1932 (date of certification) and received its name due to the common nut trees (portug: Castanha) around the train station of the Bragança - Belém railway.
- Documented history · 1964
The Bragança railway was shut down in 1964 and the rails were removed.
- Documented history · 2004
In 2004, Pope John Paul II erected the diocese of Castanhal, which is subordinated as a suffragan diocese to the archdiocese of Belém, Pará.
- Official Foundation of Castanhal
Castanhal was officially founded on January 28, 1932 (date of certification).
- Shutdown of the Bragança Railway
The Bragança railway was shut down in 1964 and the rails were removed.
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- Wikidata structured records for Castanhal
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01 · OverviewCastanhal, in brief
Arrival along the highway
Castanhal is a municipality positioned near the eastern edge of Pará in Northern Brazil, located roughly 65 km east of Belém and 50 km inland southeast of the Bay of Marajo. Lying at coordinates 1° 18′ S, 47° 55′ W within a tropical rainforest climate zone, the city supports a population of 192,256 residents, making it the fifth largest municipality in the state. Travelers and commuters reach the area by car or bus via federal highway BR-316.
Traces of the railway
The settlement derived its name from common nut trees surrounding the former railway station of the Bragança to Belém line. Workers migrating from the Brazilian Northeast originally gathered near the tracks, while local farmers established a marketplace to sell their goods. Following the official certification and foundation date of January 28, 1932, the community grew around this transport hub until the railway was shut down in 1964 and the rails were removed. The government of the state of Pará subsequently designated Castanhal with the nickname cidade modelo.
Daily movement and commerce
Vehicles and buses navigate federal highway BR-316 to access the urban center, carrying agricultural output and regional traders. Because of its geographic position, Castanhal functions as a major trading point for cereals, corn, maniok, pepper, and palm oil, distributing food and agricultural products across the northeastern part of the state and beyond. Industrial operations in the municipality include energy companies specializing in high-voltage and high-tech well drilling, a factory producing work boots for the food industry, and manufacturers of metallurgical equipment for mining companies.
Regional education
Daily routines also involve students traveling to educational institutions that serve as a regional center for Pará. Higher learning is distributed across three universities with varied faculties:
- Federal University of Pará, UFPA: faculties of veterinary medicine, mathematics, sports, literature, pedagogy, and computer science.
- University of Pará, Uepa: faculties of mechanical engineering, agriculture, agricultural technology, physics, biology, and pedagogy.
- FCAT Castanhal College: faculties of agronomy, business administration and marketing, computer science, pedagogy, history, and biology.
Additionally, the ecclesiastical administration of the area shifted when Pope John Paul II erected the diocese of Castanhal in 2004 as a suffragan diocese subordinated to the archdiocese of Belém, Pará.
Frequently Asked Questions about Castanhal
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01 · Q&AWhere is Castanhal located and what are its coordinates?
Castanhal is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -1.2939, -47.9264, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Castanhal?
Castanhal has a recorded population of approximately 192,256 and observes the America/Belem time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Castanhal?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Castanhal include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Castanhal?
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