Chaves, Pará

Chaves
Municipality

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Location in the State of Pará
Coordinates: 00°09′36″S 49°59′16″W / 0.16000°S 49.98778°W / -0.16000; -49.98778Coordinates: 00°09′36″S 49°59′16″W / 0.16000°S 49.98778°W / -0.16000; -49.98778
Country  Brazil
Region North
State  Pará
Area
  Total 13,084.879 km2 (5,052.100 sq mi)
Elevation 6 m (20 ft)
Population (2008)
  Total 20,228
  Density 1.3/km2 (3/sq mi)
Time zone BST (UTC-3)
Postal Code 68880-000

Chaves is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of Pará. Its population as of 2008 is estimated to be 20,228 people. The area of the municipality is 13,084.879 km². The city belongs to the mesoregion Marajó and to the microregion of Arari.


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