Rorainópolis

Rorainópolis (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁoɾɐjˈnɔpuʎis]) is a municipality located in the southernmost point of the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 25,714 (as of 2008) and its area is 33,594 km². The city is crossed by the equator.

Rorainópolis
The Municipality of Rorainópolis
A street in Rorainópolis
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Location of Rorainópolis in the State of Roraima
Coordinates: 00°56′45″N 60°25′04″W
Country Brazil
RegionNorth
State Roraima
FoundedOctober 17, 1995
Government
  MayorLeandro Pereira da Silva (PSD)
Area
  Total33.594 km2 (12.971 sq mi)
Elevation
98 m (322 ft)
Population
 (2008)
  Total25,714
  Density0.77/km2 (2.0/sq mi)
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Time zoneUTC-4
HDI (2000)0.676 – medium[2]
Websitewww.rorainopolis.rr.gov.br

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