Presidente Kennedy, Espírito Santo

Presidente Kennedy is a coastal municipality located in the southernmost portion Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. It covers 583.9 km2 (225.4 sq mi), and has a population of 11,221 with a population density of 19 inhabitants per square kilometer.[4] It is located at 55 meters above sea level. It was named after U.S. president John F. Kennedy, in a tribute to his persona. The city received donations from Alliance for Progress plan.[5]

Presidente Kennedy, Espírito Santo
Municipality
The Municipality of Presidente Kennedy
Marobá Beach
Flag
Seal
Nickname(s): 
"terra do extremo sul" (extremy south land)
Motto(s): 
"Antes sonho agora realidade" (Before, a dream, now, a reality)
Location of Presidente Kennedy in the State of Espírito Santo
Coordinates: 21°05′56″S 41°02′48″W
Country Brazil
State Espírito Santo
RegionSoutheast
FoundedDecember 11, 1953
Government
 • MayorAmanda Quinta Rangel (SDD, 2013-2016)
Area
 • Total583.9 km2 (225.4 sq mi)
 [1]
Elevation
55 m (180 ft)
Population
 (2014)
 • Total11,221
 • Density19/km2 (50/sq mi)
 [2]
Time zoneUTC-3 (UTC-3)
HDI (2000)0.674 – medium[3]
Websitepresidentekennedy.es.gov.br

In recent years, an oil well was discovered in the ocean just in front of the city who was awarded with a heat economy. The oil is under the pre-salt layer. Companies such as the Chinese Baosteel [6] operate in the city, and a new seaport is under construction.[7]

See also

References
  1. IBGE -
  2. IBGE 2008 statistics
  3. Archived 2009-10-03 at the Wayback Machine UNDP
  4. "Presidente Kennedy" (in Portuguese). Brasília, Brazil: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatstica. 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-24.
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-08-05. Retrieved 2012-04-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. http://www.seculodiario.com/exibir_not.asp?id=4274
  7. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-04-27. Retrieved 2012-04-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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