Iracema (Portuguese pronunciation: [iɾaˈsẽmɐ]) is a municipality located in the midwest of the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 12,296 (2020) and its area is 14,413 km².[2] Iracema started as an agricultural community. It became an independent municipality in 1994.[3] The town is located on the BR-174 highway, and is known for its waterfall.[4]
Iracema | |
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Municipality | |
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| Coordinates: 2°10′55″N 61°2′27″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | North |
| State | Roraima |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jairo Andre Ribeiro Sousa (PMDB) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14,413 km2 (5,565 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 [1]) | |
| • Total | 12,296 |
| • Density | 0.85/km2 (2.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-04:00 (BRT-1) |
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Capital: Boa Vista | ||
| Boa Vista |
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| Nordeste de Roraima |
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| Caracarai | ||
| Sudeste de Roraima | ||
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