Dores do Rio Preto

Dores do Rio Preto is the westernmost municipality in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. Its population was 6,288 (2008) and its area is 153.106 km². The village Pedras Meninas in Dores is the location for the entrance to Caparaó National Park and the Pico da Bandeira from Espirito Santo.

Dores do Rio Preto
Municipality
The Municipality of Dores do Rio Preto
Location of Dores do Rio Preto in the State of Espírito Santo
Coordinates: 20°41′20″S 41°50′42″W
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast
State Espírito Santo
FoundedApril 7, 1964
Government
  MayorCláudia Martins Bastos (PSDB)
Area
  Total153.106 km2 (59.115 sq mi)
 [1]
Elevation
55 m (180 ft)
Population
 (2008)
  Total6,288
  Density44.9/km2 (116/sq mi)
 [2]
Time zoneUTC-3 (UTC-3)
HDI (2000)0.674 – medium[3]

References

  1. IBGE - "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-01-09. Retrieved 2014-08-03.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. IBGE 2008 statistics
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-10-03. Retrieved 2009-12-17.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) UNDP


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