Cuiabá
Cuiabá (Portuguese pronunciation: [kujaˈba]) is the capital city of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso. It is located near the geographical centre of South America. Also, it forms the metropolitan area of Mato Grosso, along with the neighbouring town of Várzea Grande. The city's name is an indigenous Bororo word meaning 'arrow-fishing', The city was founded in 1719, during the gold rush, and it has been the state capital since 1818. The city is a trading centre for an extensive cattle-raising and agricultural area. The capital is among the fastest-growing cities in Brazil, followed by the growth of agribusiness in Mato Grosso, despite the recession that is affecting Brazilian industries. Cuiabá was one of the host cities for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Cuiabá | |
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| Municipality of Cuiabá | |
From the top, from left to right: panoramic view of Cuiabá; telecommunications tower; Cathedral Basilica of the Good Lord Jesus; Sergio Motta Bridge; Church of Nossa Senhora do Bom Despacho; Geodesic Center of South America; Arena Pantanal. | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname: Cidade Verde ("Green City") | |
| Motto: Capital da Amazônia Meridional (Capital of the Southern Amazon) | |
Location in Mato Grosso | |
Cuiabá Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 15°35′45″S 56°05′49″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Central-West |
| State | Mato Grosso |
| Founded | April 8, 1719 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Emanuel Pinheiro (MDB) |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 3,291 km2 (1,271 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Population (2020 ) | |
| • Municipality | 618,124 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (490/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 927,362 |
| Demonym | cuiabano |
| Racial makeup (2022) | |
| • Pardo | 54.92% |
| • White | 30.71% |
| • Black | 13.59% |
| • Yellow | 0.54% |
| • Indigenous | 0.23% |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (UTC-4) |
| Postal code | from 78000-001 to 78109-999 |
| Area code | +55 65 |
| HDI (2010) | 0.785 – high |
| Website | www |
Cuiaba is the heart of an urban area that also includes the state's second largest city, Várzea Grande. The city is the seat of the Federal University of Mato Grosso and the largest football stadium of the state, Arena Pantanal.
The city is a rich mix of European, African and Native American influences and numerous museums reflect this. Cuiabá is also notable for its cuisine, dance, music and craftwork. Known as the "Southern gate to the Amazon", Cuiabá experiences a hot humid tropical climate.