Águia Branca ("white eagle" in English) is a municipality located in the west-central portion of the state of Espírito Santo, in southeastern Brazil. The municipality has a population of 9,631 (2020) and its area is 454 km².[2]

Águia Branca
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Location in Espírito Santo state
Águia Branca Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 18°58′58″S 40°44′24″W
Country	Brazil
Region	Southeast
State	Espírito Santo
Area
• Total	454 km2 (175 sq mi)
Population  (2020 [1])
• Total	9,631
• Density	21/km2 (55/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−3 (BRT)

History

It was first colonized by Polish immigrants, in 1928. Polish was widely spoken in the region till the Second World War, when the Brazilian government prohibited education in Polish and German.

Geography

Located 226 km from the state capital Vitória. Municipalities it shares borders with include: (west) Mantenópolis and Pancas. (north) Barra de São Francisco and Nova Venécia. (south) São Domingos do Norte. (east) São Gabriel da Palha.

The municipality is in a markedly mountainous region of the state, and Águia Branca town looks up at great finger shaped stone peaks which surround the area. Municipal maximum height is at 878m above sea level.

References

External links

• Proinfo page on Águia Branca

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[ru] Агиа-Бранка