Coxim
Coxim is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Its population was 33,021 (2005) and its area is 6,412 km².[1] It was founded in 1729.
Coxim | |
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Municipality | |
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  Coxim | |
| Coordinates: 18°30′25″S 54°45′36″W | |
| Country |  |
| State | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| Region | Center-West |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Aluizio São José |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,411.552 km2 (2,475.514 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 238 m (781 ft) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 31,797 |
| • Density | 5.0/km2 (13/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Coxinenses |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (UTC-4) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (UTC-3) |
| Postal Code | 79400-000 |
| Area code(s) | +55 67 |
| Website | Official website |
It is located at the confluence of the Coxim and Taquari rivers. Its economy is based on tourism, fishing and animal husbandry.
References
- IBGE - "Archived copy". Archived from the original on January 9, 2007. Retrieved August 3, 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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| Mesoregion Centro Norte de Mato Grosso do Sul |
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| Mesoregion Leste de Mato Grosso do Sul |
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| Mesoregion Pantanal Sul Mato-Grossense |
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| Mesoregion Sudoeste de Mato Grosso do Sul |
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