Paragominas
Paragominas is a municipality in the state of Pará in the Northern region of Brazil. Paragominas mine, one of the largest bauxite mines in the world, is approximately 70 km away. According to an estimate dated 1 July 2020, the city has a population of 111,764 and is at an altitude of 90 m above sea level. M. With a municipal area of approximately 19,342 km², it has a population density of 5.7 inhabitants per km², approximately the size of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Its distance from the capital Belém is 300 km.
Paragominas | |
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Municipality | |
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Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 02°59′45″S 47°21′10″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Northern |
| State | Pará |
| Mesoregion | Sudeste Paraense |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7,468 sq mi (19,342 km2) |
| Elevation | 300 ft (90 m) |
| Population (2020 ) | |
| • Total | 114,503 |
| • Density | 15/sq mi (5.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
Since 2011 it has been allowed to call itself Município Verde (Green City or Eco-City).
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