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Valença

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Updated Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Valença month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Valença are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 23–24°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), July the coldest (average low 13°C), and January the wettest (about 219 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)
January28.919.82199.5
February28.919.71819.5
March28.319.314110.0
April26.217.4569.6
May24.615.0328.9
June23.613.5198.8
July23.412.5119.0
August24.313.4348.7
September27.115.9469.2
October27.017.61088.1
November26.617.61888.8
December28.319.21909.5

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People and places shaping Valença

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Past and future events in Valença

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Primeiro turno das Eleições 2026 em Valença (BA)

    First round of the 2026 elections held in Valença, Bahia

  2. Votação no 1º turno em Valença (RJ)

    First round voting for the 2026 elections in Valença, Rio de Janeiro

Current public leadership

  • Jerônimo Rodrigues

    Governor candidate leading the vote in Valença, Bahia in the 2026 elections

  • Lula

    Presidential candidate who received 62.76% of the vote in Valença during the 2026 elections

People associated with this place

  • Valensi (surname)

    alternative spelling

  • Marquis of Valença

    a Portuguese title of nobility

  • Count of Valença

    a Portuguese title of nobility

  • Alceu Valença (born 1946)

    a Brazilian composer

  • Valença (footballer) (born 1982)

    full name Manoel Cordeiro Valença Neto

Historical figures

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Valença yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Ilha de Tinharé

    Island accessible via Valença, famous for Morro de São Paulo

  • River Una

    River located in Valença, Bahia

  • Valença Airport

    Airport located in Valença

  • The Historic Center

    Walking-friendly zone filled with heritage buildings and traditional storefronts in Valença

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01 · History

How Valença took shape

Valença

Valença is a municipality located within the state of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Geographically positioned at latitude -22.24556 and longitude -43.70028, this populated place anchors a distinct segment of the Brazilian landscape.

The municipal territory accommodates a recorded population of 76,869 residents. Within the broader geographical scope of the region, the settlement shares its name with other notable locations, including Valença in Bahia, Brazil, Valença do Piauí, and the historic town of Valença, Portugal.

The geographical nomenclature extends beyond municipal boundaries. The toponym is mirrored in distinct places such as Valença Airport, alongside international counterparts including Valenza in Italy and various homonymous entities across the Iberian Peninsula and South America.

02 · Districts

Districts and local character in Valença

Valença

Rio de Janeiro territories

Valença is a municipality situated within the country of Brazil. Within this national territory, the populated place forms part of the state of Rio de Janeiro.

Regional positioning

Geographic mapping distinguishes this municipality from other territories bearing the same designation. Among these are Valença, Bahia, Brazil, and the European counterpart located in Valença, Portugal. Additional geographic entries within the same administrative framework include Valença do Piauí, Brazil, alongside local infrastructure such as Valença Airport.

03 · Overview

Valença, in brief

Valença: Geographic Coordinates and Context

Valença is a municipality located within the state of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Operating within the America/Sao_Paulo timezone, this settlement occupies geographic coordinates at latitude -22.24556 and longitude -43.70028.

Geographically situated in the Brazilian southeast, the city supports a recorded population of 76,869 residents. The municipal territory sits alongside other regional entities within the same state and shares its administrative framework with the broader nation of Brazil, utilizing the BRL currency.

The geographic expanse of Valença anchors a distinct territorial footprint defined by its specific latitude and longitude parameters. Within the context of Brazilian municipalities, the area interacts with neighboring localities across Rio de Janeiro, maintaining geographic relevance through its designated coordinates, population metrics, and administrative boundaries.

For further geographical context regarding settlements sharing this designation, reference materials include Valença as detailed in standard geographic records. Additional locational data is archived through the GeoNames record for Valença.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Valença

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01 · Q&A

Where is Valença located and what are its coordinates?

Valença is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -22.2456, -43.7003, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Valença?

Valença has a recorded population of approximately 76,869 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Valença?

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

04 · Q&A

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