Rondonópolis
Municipality in Central-West, Brazil / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rondonópolis (formerly known as Rio Vermelho (Red River)) is the third-largest municipality in Mato Grosso, Brazil. It is located around 215 km (134 mi) from Cuiabá, the capital of the state. The city is named for military officer and explorer Cândido Rondon.
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Rondonópolis | |
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Municipality | |
Município de Rondonópolis | |
Nickname: Little Princess of the South (Princesinha do Sul in Portuguese) | |
Coordinates: 16°28′15″S 54°38′09″W | |
Country | Brazil |
Region | Central-West |
State | Mato Grosso |
Founded | December 10, 1953 |
Government | |
• Mayor | José Carlos do Pátio |
Area | |
• Total | 10,787.90 km2 (4,165.232 sq mi) |
Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) |
Population (2020 [1]) | |
• Total | 236,042 |
• Density | 22/km2 (57/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−4 (AMT) |
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