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Santarém

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Santarém month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Santarém are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 30–32°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), February the coldest (average low 24°C), and March the wettest (about 481 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 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)
January29.224.64039.5
February29.024.34359.1
March29.024.44818.6
April29.024.54518.6
May29.224.73549.3
June29.224.818110.7
July29.825.312311.1
August30.925.97411.3
September31.626.55211.0
October31.626.48410.6
November31.025.918710.0
December29.925.03409.2

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Local business and employers

  • Santarém–Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport

    International airport serving Santarém, Pará, named after composer Wilson Dias da Fonseca.

  • Aquario Hotel

    Hotel located in Santarém, Pará offering rooms for tourists in 2026.

  • Hotel Sandis

    Centrally located hotel in Santarém, Pará, a block from the confluence of the Tapajós and Amazon rivers.

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  • Meeting of Waters

    Natural phenomenon where the Amazon and Tapajós rivers flow side‑by‑side without mixing, a major tourist attraction near Santarém.

  • Confluence of the Amazon and Tapajós Rivers

    Geographic landmark defining Santarém’s location and offering river beaches and scenic views.

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01 · Questions

Questions about Santarém

Frequently Asked Questions About Santarém

Santarém is a recognized municipality situated within the state of Pará, Brazil. The city is officially listed among geographical entities in the administrative divisions of Brazil.

Geographical coordinates place the location at a latitude of -2.44306 and a longitude of -54.70833. Population data recorded for the settlement indicates a total of 360,871 residents.

The geographic location operates within the America/Santarem timezone. Official linguistic capabilities associated with the area encompass pt-BR, es, en, and fr.

Additional global references bearing the identical name include a district in Portugal, the capital of the Ribatejo province in Portugal, and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Santarém, Portugal. Further contexts involving the designation feature a Portuguese goat cheese, a Portuguese wine grape alternative name known as Periquita, and the historical 15th-century Portuguese explorer João de Santarém.

02 · History

How Santarém took shape

History

Santarém is a municipality located in the state of Pará, Brazil. This urban settlement sits at coordinates latitude -2.44306 and longitude -54.70833 within the America/Santarem timezone.

The locality supports a population of 360871 residents. As an administrative subdivision of Pará, the territory operates under the regional authority of the Brazilian state. The geographic landscape encompasses the surrounding regional topography of northern Brazil.

Historical administrative records link the designation to multiple global entities, including a district in Portugal and the Portuguese capital of the Ribatejo province. Historical documentation also connects the geographic name to early maritime exploration, notably through the fifteenth-century Portuguese explorer João de Santarém.

03 · Economy

Work and the economy in Santarém

Economy

Santarém is a city located in the country of Brazil. Specifically situated within the state of Pará, this municipality operates geographically at latitude -2.44306 and longitude -54.70833.

As detailed in geographic records found via GeoNames, the location defines a distinct point within the region. Additional regional context regarding the broader placename appears in the encyclopedia entry at Wikipedia, distinguishing the Brazilian municipality from other global locations bearing the same designation.

04 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Santarém

Safety and Practical Orientation

Santarém is a city located in Pará, Brazil. The municipality supports a population of 360,871 residents at coordinates -2.44306 latitude and -54.70833 longitude within the America/Santarem timezone.

Evaluating safety and practical conditions requires consulting current, localized intelligence because static records lack real-time context. Readers must verify conditions through official administrative channels and local authorities rather than relying solely on permanent geographic data. Because transient safety metrics and advisory details are intentionally omitted from this permanent editorial content, visitors should utilize the dated live layer and currency calculators referenced in the GeoNames record for Santarém and the Santarém overview to assess current practical realities.

05 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Santarém

Food Culture and Landscape

Santarém is a city in the state of Pará, Brazil. It lies at latitude ‑2.44306 and longitude ‑54.70833.

The city’s position within the Amazon basin creates a lush, river‑dominated landscape that informs local gastronomy. Abundant waterways provide a steady supply of freshwater fish, while the surrounding rainforest supplies fruits, nuts, and herbs that flavor dishes.

Among the region’s culinary symbols is Santarém cheese, a goat cheese named after the city and celebrated for its creamy texture. The area also shares a name with the Portuguese wine grape Periquita, known locally as “Santarém,” highlighting a historical link to Portuguese food traditions.

Languages spoken include Portuguese (pt‑BR), Spanish, English, and French, reflecting a diverse cultural backdrop that welcomes varied recipes and cooking techniques.

  • Population: 360 871 residents
  • Currency: Brazilian real (BRL)
  • Timezone: America/Santarem

For additional reference, see the Santarém entry on Wikipedia.

06 · Visit

Visiting Santarém

Landscape and Climate

Santarém is a municipality situated in the Brazilian state of Pará. Located within the country of Brazil, the city records a population of 360871 residents according to official geographic data.

Geographical coordinates place the municipality at latitude -2.44306 and longitude -54.70833. The urban area operates under the America/Santarem time zone.

As detailed in geographic records, the settlement lies within the territorial boundaries of Pará. Visitors and researchers studying the region can consult resources such as the GeoNames record for Santarém and the main Wikipedia entry for Santarém for specific administrative details regarding the Brazilian locality, which is distinct from the European district and the capital of the Ribatejo province in Portugal.

07 · Districts

Districts and local character in Santarém

Neighborhoods

Santarém is a city located in Brazil within the administrative region of Pará. Situated at coordinates -2.44306 latitude and -54.70833 longitude, the municipality supports a population of 360871 residents.

The urban landscape of Santarém is tied to the geographic scope detailed in the Santarém records. Geographic data for the area is further documented within the GeoNames record for Santarém.

08 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Santarém

Santarém is a municipality situated in the country of Brazil within the administrative region of Pará. The city holds a population of 360871 residents and operates under the America/Santarem timezone.

Positioned geographically at latitude -2.44306 and longitude -54.70833, the locality functions as a non-capital urban center utilizing the BRL currency. The municipal population interacts using multiple linguistic mediums, officially recognizing pt-BR alongside es, en, and fr.

The regional topography and environmental conditions of Pará frame the settlement, which shares its name with other global locations such as the district and province capital in Portugal, as well as the Roman Catholic Diocese of Santarém. Beyond geography, the territorial nomenclature extends to cultural markers like Santarém cheese, a distinct Portuguese goat cheese, and Periquita, an alternative name for the Portuguese wine grape historically linked to early figures like the 15th-century Portuguese explorer João de Santarém.

09 · Overview

Santarém, in brief

Geography and Climate of Santarém

Santarém is a city in the country of Brazil and the admin1 region of Pará. The settlement is positioned at the coordinates latitude -2.44306 and longitude -54.70833.

The landscape surrounding Santarém is characterized by the vast environmental features of northern Brazil, where extensive waterways and dense forests shape the regional terrain. The low-lying geography creates complex floodplains and dynamic aquatic ecosystems that interact directly with the local topography. The region's terrain supports a diverse range of natural habitats tied to the major river networks found throughout the territory.

Operating within the America/Santarem time zone, the municipality accommodates an urban population of 360,871 residents. Financial transactions within the area utilize the BRL currency. The linguistic profile of the local population includes Portuguese as pt-BR, alongside Spanish, English, and French languages.

Other global locations share this settlement name, including a district in Portugal, the municipality of Santarém in Portugal which serves as the capital of the Ribatejo province, and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Santarém in Portugal. Beyond these geographic locations, the name also applies to the Santarém cheese, which is a Portuguese goat cheese, an alternative designation for the Portuguese wine grape known as Periquita, and the 15th-century Portuguese explorer named João de Santarém, as documented in the Santarém reference material.

Geographic and Administrative Metric Recorded Value
Entity Name Santarém
Country Brazil
State or Province Pará
Latitude Coordinate -2.44306
Longitude Coordinate -54.70833
Total Population 360871
Time Zone America/Santarem
Currency BRL
Spoken Languages pt-BR, es, en, fr

Additional geographic data and regional records are cataloged in the GeoNames record for Santarém.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santarém

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01 · Q&A

Where is Santarém located and what are its coordinates?

Santarém is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -2.4431, -54.7083 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Santarém?

Santarém has a recorded population of approximately 360,871 and observes the America/Santarem time zone (BRL).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Santarém?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Santarém include pt-BR, es, en, fr, and the circulating currency is BRL.

04 · Q&A

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