Duas Barras

Duas Barras (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈduɐz ˈbaʁɐs], locally [ˈduə̯ʑ ˈbaxəɕ]) is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Its population was 10,622 (2005) and its area is 375,238 km².[1] The town has a historic centre with colourful painted homes around its main square.

Duas Barras
Municipality
Município de Duas Barras
Main Square
Flag
Seal
Motto(s): 
Ser carioca da serra é viver em ousadia e alegria
Location of Duas Barras in the state of Rio de Janeiro
Duas Barras
Location of Duas Barras in Brazil
Coordinates: 22°03′03″S 42°31′19″W
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast
State Rio de Janeiro
Government
  PrefeitoLuiz Carlos Lutterbach (PP)
Area
  Total375.238 km2 (144.880 sq mi)
Elevation
530 m (1,740 ft)
Population
 (2010)
  Total11,020
Time zoneUTC-3 (UTC-3)
Website

References

  1. IBGE - "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-01-09. Retrieved 2014-08-03.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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