Government budget and revenue in Castanhal, Brazil: official figures
The city government of Castanhal reported R$ 919.0 million of budget revenue for 2025 in its annual accounts to the National Treasury, after R$ 61.1 million of deductions, R$ 61.1 million of them for Fundeb, the school funding pool; that is R$ 4,595 per resident, the 60th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
How much tax does Castanhal collect?
Taxes and fees collected by the city itself made up 12.8% of Castanhal's gross revenue in 2025 (R$ 125.5 million), the 44th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities: R$ 49.4 million from the tax on services (ISS) and R$ 10.9 million from property tax (IPTU).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow dependent is Castanhal on transfers?
Current transfers, mainly shares of federal and state taxes and health and education funds, brought in R$ 751.5 million for Castanhal in 2025, 76.7% of gross revenue (the 41st highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does the city of Castanhal spend?
Castanhal committed R$ 912.4 million of spending in 2025 (excluding transfers within the city budget), R$ 4,562 per resident; the 70th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Castanhal spend on health?
Health took 24.6% of Castanhal's 2025 spending (R$ 224.8 million, R$ 1,124 per resident, the 94th lowest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow much does Castanhal spend on education?
Education took 33.7% of Castanhal's 2025 spending (R$ 307.2 million, R$ 1,536 per resident, the 139th highest of 319 major Brazilian cities).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyWhat does the city of Castanhal spend its money on?
After health and education, the largest areas of Castanhal's 2025 spending were urban services and infrastructure (15.5%), pensions for city employees (8.5%) and administration (6.5%).
Source: Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI · saved copyHow Castanhal compares with other cities in Brazil
City government revenue per resident (after deductions) (2025)
Castanhal ranks 260 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government revenue per resident (after deductions) |
|---|---|---|
| 257 | Suzano | R$ 4,614 |
| 258 | Petrolina | R$ 4,606 |
| 259 | Várzea Grande | R$ 4,603 |
| 260 | Castanhal | R$ 4,595 |
| 261 | Caucaia | R$ 4,568 |
| 262 | Franco da Rocha | R$ 4,560 |
| 263 | Salvador | R$ 4,553 |
City government spending per resident (committed) (2025)
Castanhal ranks 250 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City government spending per resident (committed) |
|---|---|---|
| 247 | Vitória de Santo Antão | R$ 4,607 |
| 248 | Petrolina | R$ 4,604 |
| 249 | Várzea Grande | R$ 4,571 |
| 250 | Castanhal | R$ 4,562 |
| 251 | Santarém | R$ 4,546 |
| 252 | Luziânia | R$ 4,540 |
| 253 | Planaltina | R$ 4,534 |
Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue (2025)
Castanhal ranks 276 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | Own taxes and fees, % of gross revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 273 | Garanhuns | 12.9% |
| 274 | Nilópolis | 12.9% |
| 275 | Ananindeua | 12.9% |
| 276 | Castanhal | 12.8% |
| 277 | Macapá | 12.7% |
| 278 | Santarém | 12.7% |
| 279 | Planaltina | 12.3% |
City health spending per resident (2025)
Castanhal ranks 226 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City health spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 223 | Novo Gama | R$ 1,135 |
| 224 | Juazeiro do Norte | R$ 1,130 |
| 225 | Vespasiano | R$ 1,126 |
| 226 | Castanhal | R$ 1,124 |
| 227 | Belém | R$ 1,123 |
| 228 | Mogi das Cruzes | R$ 1,122 |
| 229 | Franca | R$ 1,122 |
City education spending per resident (2025)
Castanhal ranks 139 of 319, highest first. 2024 accounts where 2025 had not been filed
| Rank | City | City education spending per resident |
|---|---|---|
| 136 | Teixeira de Freitas | R$ 1,539 |
| 137 | Cachoeirinha | R$ 1,538 |
| 138 | São José | R$ 1,536 |
| 139 | Castanhal | R$ 1,536 |
| 140 | Formosa | R$ 1,534 |
| 141 | Araguaína | R$ 1,531 |
| 142 | São Leopoldo | R$ 1,528 |
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Sources
- Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI: SICONFI API, Declaração de Contas Anuais (DCA) Annex I-C, budget revenue realised, 2025 (2024 where 2025 was not filed), for the 320 listed municipalities (gzip of request URL -> exact API response), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 8e46cf2e4cc4…)
- Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional (National Treasury), SICONFI: SICONFI API, Declaração de Contas Anuais (DCA) Annex I-E, budget spending by function, 2025 (2024 where 2025 was not filed), for the 320 listed municipalities (gzip of request URL -> exact API response), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 2d3d576cb339…)
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