Linhares
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| The Municipality of Linhares | |||
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| Nickname(s): "Paraíso das águas" (Waters' Paradise) | |||
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| Coordinates: 19°23′27″S 40°04′19″W / 19.39083°S 40.07194°WCoordinates: 19°23′27″S 40°04′19″W / 19.39083°S 40.07194°W | |||
| Country |  Brazil |
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| Region | Southeast | ||
| State |  Espírito Santo |
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| Founded | August 22, 1800 | ||
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| • Mayor | Guerino Zanon (PMDB) | ||
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| • Total | 9,501.6 km2 (3,668.6 sq mi) | ||
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| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | ||
| Population (2008) | |||
| • Total | 130,901 | ||
| • Density | 35.1/km2 (91/sq mi) | ||
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| Time zone | UTC-3 (UTC-3) | ||
| HDI (2000) | 0.757 – medium[3] | ||
| Website | www.linhares.es.gov.br | ||
Linhares is the name of a municipality in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, 135 km north of the state capital, Vitória. It is the largest municipality by area in the state, at 9,501.6 km², and has a population of 130,901 people (2008).
The municipality is named in honor of D. Rodrigo de Souza Coutinho, Count of Linhares, who was a minister in the Brazilian government in the first two decades of the 19th century.
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[edit] History
The area today known as Linhares was once inhabited by the Botocudo. The town, founded by Europeans on August 22, 1800 was destroyed by the Indians during a war in 1809.
The area was visited by Brazilian Emperor Dom Pedro II in 1860. An island he set foot on is still known as the Emperor's Island.
Linhares became a municipality in 1945, when it was detached from the municipality of Colatina.
[edit] Economy
The economy of Linhares is mostly based on commerce, agriculture, cattle and oil.
[edit] Geography
Linhares is characterized by undulating lowlands and numerous lakes. The town sits on the Doce River amidst its 69 lakes.
The climate is hot, tropical, and humid, typically with a dry winter season and a more humid summer. The main freshwater lagoons in the region are: Japaranã-Mirim, Palmas, Durão, Palminhas, Aguiá, Monsarás, Limão, Feia, Combóios, Piabanha, Óleo, Pau Grosso, Terra Alta and Patrão.
The Juparanã Lagoon (freshwater) is also the second largest in water volume in the country.[citation needed]
There is an official nudist beach called Barra Seca 60 km to the east of Linhares.
[edit] References
- Areias Brancas, Linhares (Portuguese)
- Guia do Turista (Portuguese)
[edit] External links
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