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.

Brazil locator map
Location of Brazil on Indiana map.

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
West National in downtown Brazil image
West National in downtown Brazil image

Geography

Brazil is located at 39°31'25"N 87°7'30"W (39.5236500, -87.1250200).

Brazil map

Click "full screen" full screen map icon to open full mode. View satellite images

Weather

80°F
Chance T-storms then Light Rain Likely
10 to 15 mph SW Wednesday

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 Forecast

Official website of Brazil

Official Website

Demographics

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
Brazil zip code is 47834. County name: Clay, County fips: 18021
brazila, brzyl ayndyana, Бразил, برزیل، ایندیانا, ब्राज़ील

Best Things to Do in Brazil

1Clay County Historical Society

Rating: 4.2 (24)

100 E National Ave, Brazil, IN 47834, United States View details

Phone: +18124464036 | Website available

Services and Civic Places in Brazil

1Brazil City Hall

Rating: 3.2 (6)

203 E National Ave, Brazil, IN 47834 View details

Phone: +18124432221 | Website available

2Brazil Police Department

Rating: 3 (6)

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

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