Bonfim, Roraima
Appearance
Bonfim, Roraima | |
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Municipality | |
The Municipality of Bonfim | |
![]() Location of Bonfim in the State of Roraima | |
Coordinates: 03°21′36″N 59°49′58″W / 3.36000°N 59.83278°W | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | North |
State | ![]() |
Founded | June 1, 1982 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Joner Chagas (PRTB) |
Area | |
• Total | 8,095.319 km2 (3,125.620 sq mi) |
Elevation | 92 m (302 ft) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 10,951 |
• Density | 1.35/km2 (3.5/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-4 |
Demonym | bonfinense |
Bonfim (Portuguese pronunciation: [bõˈfĩ]) is a municipality located in the mideast of the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 12,626 and its area is 8,095 km².[citation needed] The city lies opposite the Takutu River from Lethem, Guyana. The Takutu River Bridge links Bonfim and Roraima with the town of Lethem and the Atlantic port of Georgetown, Guyana.[1]
History
Bonfim started with the compound of a religious mission from the US. On July 1, 1982 it became a municipality by Federal Bill Nº 7.009. On March 28, 2007 it was declared a free port for international trade by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
References
- ^ Stabroek News at http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/a/257968.htm[permanent dead link] as of 16 March 2007
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