Cáceres is a
municipality
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having municipal corporation, corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate.
The term ''municipality' ...
in the
Brazil
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ian state of
Mato Grosso. It covers an area of 24,000 km² and as of 2022 had an estimated population of 89,681.
The town is sited on the
Paraguay River, and hosts a popular fishing festival each September.
The municipality contains part of the
Serra das Araras Ecological Station.
It also contains part of the
Taiamã Ecological Station.
The municipality contains the
Guirá State Park, created in 2002.
Cáceres was the starting point of the
Roosevelt–Rondon Scientific Expedition.
Cáceres is the administrative headquarters of the
Mato Grosso State University and has 13 graduation courses and 3 post graduation courses.
Climate
Consular representation
Bolivia
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has a Consulate in Cáceres.
See also
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Case of the three jaguars
References
External links
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Cáceres Governo Municipal
Municipalities in Mato Grosso
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