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Humaitá, Amazonas

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Humaitá
Municipality
Municipality of Humaita
Humaita Cathedral
Humaita Cathedral
Flag of Humaitá
Official seal of Humaitá
Nickname: 
"Princesa do Madeira" ("The Princess of the Madeira")
Amazonas state with Humaita municipality in red
Amazonas state with Humaita municipality in red
Country Brazil
RegionNorth
State Amazonas
Demonymhumaitaense
FoundedFebruary 4, 1890
Government
 • MayorJose Cidenei Lobo do Nascimento (PMDB)
Area
 • Total33,071.667 km2 (12,769.042 sq mi)
Elevation
90 m (300 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total45,954
 • Density1.39/km2 (3.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (DST no longer used)
Websitehttp://www.humaita.am.gov.br

Humaitá is a town and municipality located in the Brazilian state of Amazonas. Its population was 45,954 (2012) and its area is 33,072 km².[1] The city is located on the banks of the Madeira River.

The city is served by Humaitá Airport. The Trans-Amazonian highway passes through the city.

References

  1. ^ IBGE - [1]