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Cataguases

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Updated Saturday, October 31, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Cataguases month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Cataguases are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 26–27°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), July the coldest (average low 15°C), and December the wettest (about 249 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January31.522.022710.1
February31.421.92089.8
March31.021.413610.4
April29.019.6869.8
May27.217.2339.1
June26.415.4179.1
July26.114.6149.0
August27.115.6319.1
September30.118.1409.5
October29.920.01378.4
November29.420.02369.0
December30.621.32499.7

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 2003

    In 2003, the town was the site of an ecological accident caused by the spilling of chemical waste that affected the brook Cágado and the rivers Pomba and Paraíba do Sul, threatening the water supply of more than 20,000,000 Brazilians (including the state of Rio de Janeiro).

  2. Chemical waste spill

    In 2003, the town was the site of an ecological accident caused by the spilling of chemical waste affecting local waterways.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Marcos Carneiro de Mendonça

    Born in Cataguases on December 25, 1894; a Brazilian footballer who achieved notoriety playing for Fluminense and the Brazilian national football team.

Historical figures

  • Humberto Mauro

    Brazilian cinema pioneer associated with the city in the 1920s.

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Cataguases yet.

Newspapers and local media

  • Media related to Cataguases at Wikimedia Commons

    Listed by the source as a local media outlet.

  • Guia Cataguases

    Local news and regional information platform.

  • Cataguases News

    Local news, community events, and services outlet.

  • Portal Cataguases

    Local news portal covering community events and sports.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Hotel Cataguases

    Wikidata places this site in Cataguases. Listed building in Cataguases, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

  • Colégio Cataguases

    Wikidata places this site in Cataguases. Building in Cataguases, Brazil.

  • Cine Ritz Cataguases

    Wikidata places this site in Cataguases. Cinema hall complex in the city of Cataguases, Minas Gerais.

  • Edgard Cine-Teatro

    Wikidata places this site in Cataguases. Former cinema, listed building in Cataguases, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

  • Praça Santa Rita

    Prominent public square and tourist attraction in Cataguases.

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01 · Overview

Cataguases, in brief

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02 · History

How Cataguases took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Cataguases

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Cataguases

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Cataguases

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Cataguases

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Cataguases

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08 · Questions

Questions about Cataguases

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cataguases

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01 · Q&A

Where is Cataguases located and what are its coordinates?

Cataguases is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -21.3892, -42.6967, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Cataguases?

Cataguases has a recorded population of approximately 66,261 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Cataguases?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Cataguases include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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