Humaitá, Amazonas

Humaitá is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Amazonas. Its population was 56,144 (2020) and its area is 33,072 km². The city is located on the banks of the Madeira River.

Humaitá
Municipality
Municipality of Humaita
Humaita Cathedral
Nickname: 
"Princesa do Madeira" ("The Princess of the Madeira")
Amazonas state with Humaita municipality in red
Humaitá
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 07°30′22″S 63°01′15″W
Country Brazil
RegionNorth
State Amazonas
Demonymhumaitaense
FoundedFebruary 4, 1890
Government
  MayorJose Cidenei Lobo do Nascimento (PMDB)
Area
  Total33,071.667 km2 (12,769.042 sq mi)
Elevation
90 m (300 ft)
Population
 (2020)
  Total56,144
  Density1.34/km2 (3.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−4 (AMT)
Websitehttp://www.humaita.am.gov.br

The city is served by Humaitá Airport. The Trans-Amazonian Highway passes through the city.

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