Brazil, Indiana

Brazil is a city in Clay County, Indiana, United States.

[5] It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.

[7] As of 2024, Brazil is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The county seat was relocated to Brazil in 1876 following the city's development.

[9] It is a replica of the original fountain located in Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, built in 1745.

[10] In 2010, Brazil gained national attention for accepting money from Kentucky Fried Chicken for the rights to display the KFC and Fiery Grilled Wings logos on city fire hydrants.

30.1% of all households were composed of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

32.2% of all households were composed of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[18] The current chief executive of Brazil is Mayor Brian Wyndham (D).

[20] The Brazil Clay County Airport is a public-use airport located in Clay County, 3 nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) south of Brazil's central business district.

[21] Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year.

Map of Indiana highlighting Clay County