Presidente Kennedy, Espírito Santo
| Presidente Kennedy | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality | ||
| The Municipality of Presidente Kennedy | ||
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Marobá Beach | ||
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| Nickname(s): "terra do extremo sul" (extremy south land) | ||
| Motto: "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 / 21.09889°S 41.04667°WCoordinates: 21°05′56″S 41°02′48″W / 21.09889°S 41.04667°W | ||
| Country |
 Brazil | |
| Region | Southeast | |
| State |
 Espírito Santo | |
| Founded | December 11, 1953 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Amanda Quinta Rangel (SDD, 2013-2016) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 583.9 km2 (225.4 sq mi) | |
| [1] | ||
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) | |
| Population (2014) | ||
| • Total | 11,221 | |
| • Density | 19/km2 (50/sq mi) | |
| [2] | ||
| Time zone | UTC-3 (UTC-3) | |
| HDI (2000) | 0.674 – medium[3] | |
| Website |
presidentekennedy | |
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 11,221 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]
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] operate in the city, and a new seaport is under construction. [7]
See also
References
- ↑ IBGE -
- ↑ IBGE 2008 statistics
- ↑ UNDP
- ↑ "Presidente Kennedy" (in Portuguese). Brasília, Brazil: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatstica. 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-24.
- ↑ http://www.presidentekennedy.es.gov.br/new/historia
- ↑ http://www.seculodiario.com/exibir_not.asp?id=4274
- ↑ http://www.presidentekennedy.es.gov.br/new/artigo-port_central_kennedy10042012
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