Águas Claras is an

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in the

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Etymology

The region's name,

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for ''clear waters'', references to the stream within the region which flows into

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History

In December 1992, District Law No. 385 authorized the implementation of Águas Claras, then part of Taguatinga; its occupation plan was approved later that same year. Designed by

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and

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, Águas Claras began construction shortly afterwards. It was separated from Taguatinga as the

's twentieth

on May 6 2003, through District Law No. 3153. The neighborhood was notable for its accelerated growth, with large and diversified real estate developments. Águas Claras has an area of approximately 31.5 km² and a population of just over 135 thousand. Parque_de_Águas_Claras

References

External links

Regional Administration of Águas Claras website

Government of the Federal District website
Administrative regions of Federal District (Brazil) 2003 establishments in Brazil Populated places established in 2003 {{DFBR-geo-stub

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