Brazil Indiana Map

About Brazil, Indiana

Brazil is a locality in Clay County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,831. The population density is 844.5 people per km². Brazil is located at 39.5237°N, 87.1250°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47834.

Brazil, Indiana, unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, a characteristic undulation of the Wabash Plateau that cradles its modest sprawl. It lies 10.8 miles north of Clay, IN (from Clay, IN: bearing 5°T), and is situated 7.9 miles east-north-east of Seelyville. The terrain here is deeply etched by the persistent work of water, with numerous small creeks and ravines carving their way through the rich, dark earth, often cloaked in a verdant tapestry of deciduous trees. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, filters through the leaves in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the still air and lending a quiet, almost sacred quality to the scattered farmsteads and the clustered homes of Brazil itself. The very air often carries the faint, earthy perfume of damp soil and ripening corn, a constant reminder of the land's enduring fertility. The history of Brazil is inextricably linked to the bounty drawn from beneath the surface and the fertile soil above. Once a significant coal mining center, the legacy of that industry is still palpable in the surrounding countryside, though its dominant economic force has shifted. Today, agriculture remains a cornerstone, with fields of soybeans and corn stretching towards the horizon, their orderly rows a testament to human endeavor. Local businesses, many family-owned and operated for generations, form the vibrant heart of Brazil, fostering a sense of close-knit community where neighborly ties run deep. The pace of life here moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, a reflection of the land and the enduring spirit of its people who continue to cultivate both their fields and their shared heritage.

About This Brazil Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Brazil, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.523652, -87.125015. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Brazil and Clay County.

Detailed location data for Brazil includes the ZIP code (47834), telephone area code (765), county seat of Clay County (Brazil), and school district assignment (Clay Community Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Brazil is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.