Amajari

Municipality of Roraima, Brazil From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Amajari (Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐmaʒaˈɾi]) is a municipality located in the northwest of the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 13,185 and its area is 28,472 km2. It is the westernmost municipality in Roraima.

Founded17 October 1995
Elevation
100 m (330 ft)
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Amajari
Municipality of Amajari
Paiva waterfall
Paiva waterfall
Flag of Amajari
Official seal of Amajari
Location of Amajari in the State of Roraima
Location of Amajari in the State of Roraima
Coordinates: 03°39′07″N 61°22′15″W
Country Brazil
RegionNorth
State Roraima
Founded17 October 1995
Government
  MayorVera Lúcia (PSC)
Area
  Total
28,472 km2 (10,993 sq mi)
Elevation
100 m (330 ft)
Population
 (2022 [1])
  Total
13,927
  Density0.21/km2 (0.54/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−4 (AMT)
HDI (2000)0.654 – medium[2]
Websiteamajari.rr.gov.br
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The municipality of Amajari is a region of 8 indigenous segments with a total of 19 indigenous communities living there. The present ethnic groups are the Macuxi, Wapichana, Sapará and Taurepang people. The 8 indigenous segments: TI Araçá, TI Ouro, TI Anaro, TI Ponta da Serra, TI Aningal, TI Garagem, TI Santa Inês and TI Ananás. The indigenous communities that are located in the region are: Araçá, Mutamba, Mangueira, Três Corações, Guariba, Anaro, Ponta da Serra, Urucuri, Juraci, Nova União, Ouro, San Francisco, Cajueiro, Garagem, Ananás, Leão de Ouro, Santa Inês, Aningal and Vida Nova.

Main townships

The following is a list of the main populated places within the municipality and their population according to the census of 2010.[3]

  • 1,219 inhabitants - Vila Brasil
  • 116 inhabitants - Vila Tepequém
  • 587 inhabitants - Vila Três Corações
  • 693 inhabitants - Vila do Trairão

Notable people

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