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