Araguaína (Brazilian Portuguese: [aɾagwaˈinɐ]) is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Tocantins. Its population was 183,381 (2020), and its area is 4,000.40 square kilometres (1,544.56 sq mi).

Araguaína
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Location of Araguaína in the state of Tocantins
Araguaína Location of Araguaína in Brazil
Coordinates: 07°11′27″S 48°12′25″W
Country	Brazil
Region	Norte
State	Tocantins
Founded	14 November 1958
Government
• Mayor	Ronaldo Dimas (PSDB) (2013 - 2016)
Area
• Total	3,920.1 km2 (1,513.6 sq mi)
Elevation	227 m (745 ft)
Population  (2020 [1])
• Total	183,381
• Density	38.33/km2 (99.3/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Araguainese
Time zone	GMT-3
Postal code	77801 to 77901
Area code(s)	(+55) 63
Website	http://www.araguaina.to.gov.br/

Higher education

The city has campuses from several higher education institutions.

There are two campuses of the public Federal University of Tocantins State (UFT). One campus is in the neighborhood Cimba, which has courses in Portuguese, English, Mathematics, physics, chemistry, geography, history, logistics, cooperativism, and tourism. The other campus is outside of the city, which has courses in veterinary sciences and zoology.

The city is home to the private university ITPAC, an educational institute offering medical, dentistry, and law classes.

Another private university is Santa Cruz, which has courses in law.

The private university Facit has courses in ortodontology, and software development.

Transport

Public transport in the city is done by the bus companies Cooperlota and Lontra.

The city is served by Araguaína Airport.

References

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