Vitória do Jari

Vitória do Jari
Municipality
The Municipality of Vitória do Jari
Nickname(s): "Beiradinho"

Location of Vitória do Jari in the State of Amapá
Coordinates: 01°07′25″S 51°59′45″W / 1.12361°S 51.99583°W / -1.12361; -51.99583Coordinates: 01°07′25″S 51°59′45″W / 1.12361°S 51.99583°W / -1.12361; -51.99583
Country  Brazil
Region North
State Amapá
Founded September 8, 1997
Government
  Mayor Luiz Beirão (PSDB)
Area
  Total 2,483 km2 (959 sq mi)
Elevation 3 m (10 ft)
Population (2008)
  Total 11,253
  Density 4.44/km2 (11.5/sq mi)
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Time zone UTC-3 (UTC-3)
HDI (2000) 0.659 – medium[2]

Vitória do Jari (Jari's Victory) is a municipality located in the southernmost tip of the state of Amapá in Brazil. Its population is 11,253 and its area is 2,483 km².

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