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Paracatu

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Updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Paracatu month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Paracatu are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 27–27°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), July the coldest (average low 15°C), and January the wettest (about 294 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)
January28.820.529410.1
February28.820.419810.2
March29.120.411610.6
April28.519.56810.6
May27.116.91710.5
June26.515.6310.4
July26.614.9010.7
August29.117.0610.9
September32.119.71711.4
October32.021.310310.5
November29.020.32259.7
December29.020.62579.8

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People and places shaping Paracatu

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Research updated Thursday, October 29, 2026
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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. First round of the 2026 Elections in Paracatu

    Paracatu went to the polls on October 4, 2026, for the first round of the 2026 elections.

Current public leadership

  • Igor Santos

    Served as mayor of Paracatu from 2021 to 2026 and elected member of the Chamber of Deputies in 2026.

  • Cleitinho Azevedo

    Politician of the REPUBLICANOS party who led the governor race in Paracatu during the 2026 first round elections.

People associated with this place

  • Igor Pereira dos Santos

    Brazilian politician born in 1997 who served as mayor of Paracatu from 2021 to 2026.

  • Paraná

    Appointed a judge in 1826 and later elevated to appellate court justice, born in São Carlos do Jacuí into a family from Minas Gerais.

Historical figures

  • Antônio de Oliveira Mello

    Historian who documented the exploration and history of the Northwest region of Minas Gerais including Paracatu.

  • Domingos Luis Grau

    Led bandeiras explorations in the late 16th century in the region.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Historic Center of Paracatu

    Historic center featuring colonial architecture, recognized for its cultural heritage and gold rush origins.

  • Paracatu River

    A river located in the state of Minas Gerais, after which the municipality is partly named.

  • Câmara Municipal de Paracatu

    Legislative chamber building and governing body site for the municipality.

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01 · Overview

Paracatu, in brief

Paracatu is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Paracatu took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Paracatu

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Paracatu

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Paracatu

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Paracatu

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Paracatu

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08 · Questions

Questions about Paracatu

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Frequently Asked Questions about Paracatu

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01 · Q&A

Where is Paracatu located and what are its coordinates?

Paracatu is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -17.2222, -46.8747, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Paracatu?

Paracatu has a recorded population of approximately 94,023 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Paracatu?

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

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