Santana do Araguaia

Santana do Araguaia is the southernmost city in the Brazilian state of Pará. The city lies near the Araguaia River, which marks the border with the state of Tocantins. The town was established on December 20, 1961 by then-governor of Pará, Aurélio do Carmo, after being split off from the municipality of Conceição do Araguaia.[3]

Santana do Araguaia
city
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Location of Santana do Araguaia
Coordinates: 09°30′18″S 50°37′30″W
CountryBrazil
RegionNorte
StatePará
Government
  MayorGilgleider Altino Ribeiro (Brazilian Social Democratic Party)
Area
  Total11,591.452 km2 (4,475.485 sq mi)
Elevation
160 m (520 ft)
Population
 (2009)
  Total55,033
  Density3.7/km2 (10/sq mi)
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  Summer (DST)UTC09° 30' 18" S 50° 37' 30" O
Postal code (CEP)
68560
HDI (2000)0.690 – medium[2]

The city is served by Santana do Araguaia Airport.

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