Bonfim, Roraima

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. 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]

Bonfim, Roraima
Municipality
The Municipality of Bonfim
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Location of Bonfim in the State of Roraima
Bonfim, Roraima
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 03°21′36″N 59°49′58″W
Country Brazil
RegionNorth
State Roraima
FoundedJune 1, 1982
Government
 • MayorJoner Chagas (PRTB)
Area
 • Total8,095.319 km2 (3,125.620 sq mi)
Elevation
92 m (302 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total10,951
 • Density1.35/km2 (3.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-4
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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.

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References
  1. Stabroek News at http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/a/257968.htm%5B%5D as of 16 March 2007


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