Porto Velho
Porto Velho (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpoʁtu ˈvɛʎu], Old Port) is the capital of the Brazilian state of Rondônia, in the upper Amazon River basin. The population is 548,952 people (as of the IBGE 2021 estimation). Located on the border of Rondônia and the state of Amazonas, the town is an important trading center for cassiterite, the mining of which represents the most important economic activity in the region, as well as a transportation and communication center. It is on the eastern shore of the Madeira River, one of the main tributaries of the Amazon River. It is also Rondônia's largest city, and the largest state capital of Brazil by area.
Porto Velho | |
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| Município de Porto Velho Municipality of Porto Velho | |
Top left:Rondonia State Government Office, Top right:Port of Porto Velho, Middle left:Porto Velho Cultural House, Middle right:Sunset in Madeira River, Bottom:Panorama view of downtown from Pedrinhas area | |
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Location of Porto Velho in the State of Rondônia | |
Porto Velho Localization of Porto Velho in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 8°45′43″S 63°54′14″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | North |
| State | Rondônia |
| Founded | October 2, 1914 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Hildon Chaves (PSDB) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34,082.37 km2 (13,159.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Population (2021 ) | |
| • Total | 548,952 |
| • Density | 16/km2 (42/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AMT) |
| Postal code | 76800-001 to 76849-999 |
| Area code | +55 69 |
| HDI (2010) | 0.736 – high |
| Website | www |
The municipality occupies most of the border between Amazonas and Rondônia, and is both the westernmost and northernmost city in the state.