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List Of Municipalities In Roraima
This is a list of the municipalities in the state of Roraima (RR), located in the North Region of Brazil. Roraima is divided into 15 municipalities, which are grouped into 4 microregions, which are grouped into 2 mesoregions. See also * Geography of Brazil {{Municipalities of Brazil Roraima Roraima (, ) is one of the 26 states of Brazil. Located in the country's North Region, it is the northernmost and most geographically and logistically isolated state in Brazil. It is bordered by the state of Pará to the southeast, Amazonas ... * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
States Of Brazil
The federative units of Brazil ( pt, unidades federativas do Brasil) are subnational entities with a certain degree of autonomy (self-government, self-regulation and self-collection) and endowed with their own government and constitution, which together form the Federative Republic of Brazil. There are 26 states (') and one federal district ('). The states are generally based on historical, conventional borders which have developed over time. The states are divided into municipalities A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate. The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ..., while the Federal District (Brazil), Federal District assumes the competences of both a state and a municipality. Government The government of each state of Brazil is divided into executive branch, executive, legislative branch, legislative and jud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cantá
Cantá () is a municipality located in the mideast of the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 18,799 (2020) and its area is 7,665 km². The municipality of Cantá was established in 1995. It is an agricultural community based on dairy production, livestock and bananas. The municipality is known for its nature. Tourist attractions include the Serra Grande mountains, and the waterfalls of Véu de Noiva. Cantá can be reached from Boa Vista via the highway. The Malacacheta Indigenous Territory is located in the municipality. The territory is home to Wapishana Amerindians. The Tabalascada Indigenous Territory is shared by the Wapishana and the Macushi The Macushi ( pt, Macuxi) are an indigenous people living in the borderlands of southern Guyana, northern Brazil in the state of Roraima, and in an eastern part of Venezuela. Identification The Macushi are also known as the Macusi, Macussi, Ma ... people, and measures . References External links Official websi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geography Of Brazil
The country of Brazil occupies roughly half of South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Brazil covers a total area of which includes of land and of water. The highest point in Brazil is Pico da Neblina at . Brazil is bordered by the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, and France (overseas department of France, French Guiana). Much of the climate is tropical, with the south being relatively temperate. The largest river in Brazil, the second longest in the world, is the Amazon. Size and geographical location Brazil occupies most of the eastern part of the South American continent and its geographic heartland, as well as various islands in the Atlantic Ocean. The only countries in the world that are larger are Russia, Canada, China, and the United States. The national territory extends from north to south (5°16'10" N to 33°45'03" S latitude), and from east to west (34°47'35" W to 73°58'59" W longitude). It sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
São Luiz, Roraima
São Luiz (or São Luiz do Anauá) () is a municipality located in the southeast of the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 8,110 and its area is 1,527 km2, which makes it the smallest municipality in that state. São Luiz became an independent municipality in 1982. The municipality can be reached by the BR-210 highway. Sports The local football club is Associação Esportiva Real Associação Esportiva Real, commonly known as Real, is a Brazilian football club based in São Luiz do Anauá, Roraima state. They won the Campeonato Roraimense once. History Real was founded on May 11, 2006, as depicted in the club's logo. Af .... References External links Official site(in Portuguese) * Municipalities in Roraima {{Roraima-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
São João Da Baliza
São João da Baliza () is a Municipalities of Brazil, municipality located in the southeast of the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 8,348 (2020) and its area is 4,284 km2. São João da Baliza was first settled in 1974 after the BR-210 highway made the area accessible. It was called São João, because three of the initial settlers were called João. Da Baliza refers to a stream near the town. It became an independent municipality in 1982. References External links Official website (in Portuguese) * Municipalities in Roraima {{Roraima-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rorainópolis
Rorainópolis () is a municipality located in the southernmost point of the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 30,782 (as of 2020) and its area is 33,594 km². The municipality is crossed by the equator. History In the 1970s, the regional headquarters of INCRA were established in Rorainópolis along the BR-174 highway. INCRA started to distribute land which attracted settlers from all of Brazil. In 1988, the name was changed from Vila do Incra to Rorainópolis. In 1995, Rorainópolis became an independent municipality, and has become the second most populous of the state of Roraima. The operates a campus at Roraima. Nature The Anauá National Forest is a national forest in Rorainópolis. It is a protected area with sustainable use of natural resources established in 2005. The Baixo Rio Branco-Jauaperi Extractive Reserve is a protected area which has a shared use agreement with Waimiri Atroari Indigenous Territory. It has been established in 2018. The natu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caroebe
Caroebe () is a municipality located in the southeast of the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 10,383 (as of 2020) and its area is 12,066 km². It is the easternmost municipality in Roraima and the only one to border the state of Pará. Careoebe became an independent municipality in 1994. Climate Caroebe has a tropical rainforest climate A tropical rainforest climate, humid tropical climate or equatorial climate is a tropical climate sub-type usually found within 10 to 15 degrees latitude of the equator. There are some other areas at higher latitudes, such as the coast of southea ... (Af) with moderate rainfall from September to March and heavy rainfall from April to August. References External links Official website(in Portuguese) * Municipalities in Roraima Populated places established in 1994 1994 establishments in Brazil {{Roraima-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mucajaí
Mucajaí () is a municipality located in the midwest of the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 18,172 (2020) and its area is 12,461 km². Mucajaí started as Colônia Agrícola Fernando Costa, an agricultural colony, in 1951. In 1980, Apiaú, a larger scale colony, was nearby. In 1982, it became an independent municipality and renamed Mucajaí. The municipality contains part of the Roraima National Forest. In 2018, a mob attacked and expelled about 300 Venezuelan exiles after a local resident of Mucajaí was killed in a fight with a Venezuelan. Sports The local football club is Atlético Progresso Clube Atlético Progresso Clube, commonly known as Progresso, is a Brazilian football club based in Mucajaí, Roraima state. They competed in the Série C three times. History The club was founded on July 21, 1959. They competed in the Série C for .... References External links Official website(in Portuguese) * Municipalities in Roraima {{Roraima-ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iracema, Roraima
Iracema () is a municipality located in the midwest of the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 12,296 (2020) and its area is 14,413 km². Iracema started as an agricultural community. It became an independent municipality in 1994. The town is located on the BR-174 BR-174 is a federal highway of Brazil. The road connects Cáceres to Pacaraima on the Venezuelan border. It is the only road connection of the state of Roraima with the rest of the country. 458 kilometres are under construction, and there is no ... highway, and is known for its waterfall. References Municipalities in Roraima {{Roraima-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caracaraí
Caracaraí () is a municipality located in the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 22,283 and its area is , making it the largest municipality in Roraima state. Caracaraí is located on the Branco River. Overview Caracaraí was founded by cattle ranchers from Moura. The town was originally known as Cidade Porto and was the capital of the Rio Branco Territory which was later renamed Roraima. The word ''caracaraí'' means "little hawk", a very common bird in the region. Its territory cuts Roraima's in two and keeps boundaries with both the Brazilian state of Amazonas and Venezuela. It is not the only municipality in the state to do so; Caroebe also borders both the state and the country, and has boundaries with Pará too. Caracaraí is located near the intersection of the BR-174 and BR-210 highways. Caracaraí became an independent municipality in 1955. Between 1960 and 1982, the municipality contained the districts of Santa Maria do Boiaçu and São José de Ana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uiramutã
Uiramutã () is a Municipalities of Brazil, municipality located in the northeast of the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 10,789 (as of 2020) and its area is 8,066 km2. It is the northernmost municipality of Brazil, with Monte Caburaí being the northernmost point. West of this mountain, there is also the Monte Roraima, the tallest mountain in Roraima and in Guyana, located in the Tripoint, triple frontier of Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela. Still, Uiramutã holds the title of the northernmost ''urban seat'' of a municipality in Brazil. Its counterparts in the South, West and East are respectively Chuí, state of Rio Grande do Sul; Mâncio Lima, Acre (state), Acre; and João Pessoa, Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba. The municipality is located entirely inside the Raposa Serra do Sol Indian Reservation. Because of this, its economic activities are limited. As a result, Uiramutã is also noted for being the Brazilian municipality that depends the most on government fund ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Normandia, Roraima
Normandia () is a city located in the northeastern region of the Brazilian state of Roraima. Normandia covers , and has an estimated population of 11,532 as of 2020 with a population density of 1.28 inhabitants per square kilometer. The municipality consists almost entirely of indigenous areas; 98.6% of the land area of the city is part of the Raposa Serra do Sol indigenous reserve. The remaining area consists of the city seat located close to the Ireng River which forms the Brazil-Guyana border. Climate Normandia is located in an ecotone, a transition area between two biomes. The municipality sits between the great tropical Amazon rainforest region and the cerrado, an open Savanna-type grassland. The transition area is known locally as the ''lavrado''. The ''lavrado'' of Roraima, and of Normandia, is relatively dry compared to the nearby Amazonian rainforest areas; it receives between and of precipitation per year. History Normandia takes its name from the region of Normandy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
