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Bonfim, Roraima
Municipality
The Municipality of Bonfim
Flag of Bonfim, Roraima
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Official seal of Bonfim, Roraima
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Location of Bonfim in the State of Roraima
Location of Bonfim in the State of Roraima
Country Brazil
RegionNorth
State Roraima
FoundedJune 1, 1982
Area
 • Total
8,095.319 km2 (3,125.620 sq mi)
Elevation
92 m (302 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
10,951
 • Density1.35/km2 (3.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-4
Demonymbonfinense

Bonfim 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

  1. ^ Stabroek News at http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/a/257968.htm as of 16 March 2007
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