Bonfim, Roraima
Bonfim, Roraima | |
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Municipality | |
| The Municipality of Bonfim | |
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 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Bonfim in the State of Roraima | |
  Bonfim, Roraima Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 03°21′36″N 59°49′58″W / 3.36000°N 59.83278°W | |
| Country |  Brazil |
| Region | North |
| State |  Roraima |
| 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 (2020 [1]) | |
| • Total | 12,557 |
| • 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 12,557 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.[2]
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
- ^ IBGE 2020
- ^ Stabroek News at http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/a/257968.htm[permanent dead link] as of 16 March 2007
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