Brazil, Indiana
Brazil: city in Indiana, United States
About
Brazil is a city located in the county of Clay in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,912 and a population density of 827 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,990 inhabitants.
The city was created 160 years ago in 1865.
Quick Facts about Brazil
| Population | 7,990 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Clay County |
| Postal code | 47834 |
| Area | 9.57 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.5237,-87.1250 |
| Altitude | 656 feet / 200 meters |
| Capital city | Brazil is capital of Clay County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1866 (160 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 12:24:37 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 835 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.98% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Chance T-storms then Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Brazil is located at 39°31'25"N 87°7'30"W (39.5236500, -87.1250200).
Brazil map
Weather
A chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain before 8am, then rain likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwe...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Brazil
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Brazil increased by 0.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,912 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,076 | 2.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,138 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,113 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,062 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,058 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,996 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,982 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,983 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,004 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,990 | -0.18% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Brazil
1Clay County Historical Society
100 E National Ave, Brazil, IN 47834, United States View details
Phone: +18124464036 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Brazil
1Brazil City Hall
203 E National Ave, Brazil, IN 47834 View details
Phone: +18124432221 | Website available
2Brazil Police Department
22 S Washington St, Brazil, IN 47834 View details
Phone: +18124462211 | Website available
People born in Brazil (17)
People born in Brazil, including labor union leader until 1975 Jimmy Hoffa, politician George N. Craig, actor and singer Johnnie Davis, .
More notable people
- Judy Ledgerwood (American painter) she was born in 01/01/1959
- John Dugan (American actor) he was born in 07/02/1953
- Gayle Porter Hoskins (American artist (1887-1962)) he was born in 20/07/1887
- Gerald Eades Bentley (American literary critic (1901-1994)) he was born in 15/09/1901
- Henry Lee Summer (American musician) he was born in 05/07/1955
- Joe Dean (American basketball player) he was born in 26/04/1930
- John L. McKenzie (Roman Catholic theologian) he was born in 09/10/1910
- Orville Redenbacher (American businessman) he was born in 16/07/1907
- Paul Moss (American football player) he was born in 02/10/1908
- Ralph Francis Stearley (United States Army general) he was born in 25/07/1898
- Stuart Randall (American actor (1909-1988)) he was born in 24/07/1909
- Powell S. Barnett (American musician) he was born in 02/08/1883
- Anita Owen (American songwriter) she was born in 01/11/1874
- Harold B. Evans (African American Scientist at Argonne Lab) he was born in 31/10/1907
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Brazil, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152318 | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Terre Haute (IN) | 47803-3920 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Brazil, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRF | Crawfordsville | Spring and Green Streets | RAIL |
| CRB | Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana | 1000 Smith Ave | BUS |
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
| IND | Indianapolis Union Station | 350 South Illinois Street | RAIL |
| LAF | Lafayette station | 200 North 2nd St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Brazil.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil Post Office | Brazil (IN) | 47834 |
Other cities in Clay County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Eel River | 3,888 | Unincorporated community in Clay County, Indiana |
| Middlebury | 3,608 | Human settlement in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Clay City | 840 | Township in Clay County, Illinois |
| Knightsville | 769 | Human settlement in Clay County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Harmony | 535 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Staunton | 502 | Human settlement in Clay County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Carbon | 379 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Center Point | 219 | Town in Indiana |
Distance to Other Cities
Brazil distances to largest Indiana cities