Bonfim, Roraima
Bonfim is a municipality locatit in the mideast o the state o Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 12,626 an its aurie is 8,095 km². The ceety lees opposite the Takutu River frae Lethem, Guyana. The Takutu River Brig links Bonfim an Roraima wi the toun o Lethem an the Atlantic port o Georgetown, Guyana.[1]
Bonfim, Roraima | |
|---|---|
Municipality | |
| The Municipality o Bonfim | |
 | |
 Banner  Seal | |
 Location o Bonfim in the State o Roraima | |
  Bonfim, Roraima Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 03°21′36″N 59°49′58″W / 3.36000°N 59.83278°W | |
| Kintra |  Brazil |
| Region | North |
| State |  Roraima |
| Foondit | Juin 1, 1982 |
| Govrenment | |
| • Mayor | Joner Chagas (PRTB) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8095.319 km2 (3,125.620 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 92 m (302 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 10,951 |
| • Density | 1.35/km2 (3.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 |
| Demonym | bonfinense |
History eedit
Bonfim stairtit wi the compoond o a releegious mission frae the US. On 1 Julie 1982 it became a municipality by Federal Bill Nº 7.009. On 28 Mairch 2007 wis declared internaitional free port for internaitional trade bi Preses Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
References eedit
- ↑ Stabroek News at http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/a/257968.htm Archived 2011-05-16 at Archive.today as of 16 March 2007