Presidente Kennedy is a coastal municipality located in the southernmost portion Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. It covers 583.9 km2 (225.4 sq mi), and has a population of 11,658 with a population density of 19 inhabitants per square kilometer.[4] It is located at 55 meters above sea level. It was named after U.S. president John F. Kennedy, in a tribute to his persona. The city received donations from Alliance for Progress plan.[5]
Presidente Kennedy, Espírito Santo | |
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Municipality | |
The Municipality of Presidente Kennedy | |
Marobá Beach | |
Nickname: "terra do extremo sul" (extremy south land) | |
Motto(s): "Antes sonho agora realidade" (Before, a dream, now, a reality) | |
![]() Location of Presidente Kennedy in the State of Espírito Santo | |
Coordinates: 21°05′56″S 41°02′48″W | |
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Region | Southeast |
Founded | December 11, 1953 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Amanda Quinta Rangel (SDD, 2013-2016) |
Area | |
• Total | 583.9 km2 (225.4 sq mi) |
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Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
Population (2020 [2]) | |
• Total | 11,658 |
• Density | 20/km2 (52/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
HDI (2000) | 0.674 – medium[3] |
Website | presidentekennedy |
In recent years, an oil well was discovered in the ocean just in front of the city who was awarded with a heat economy. The oil is under the pre-salt layer. Companies such as the Chinese Baosteel[6][failed verification] operate in the city, and a new seaport is under construction.[7]
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Capital: Vitória | ||||||||||
Mesoregion Central |
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Mesoregion Litoral Norte |
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Mesoregion Noroeste |
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Mesoregion Sul |
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