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Bom Jesus do Tocantins, Tocantins

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Bom Jesus do Tocantins is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Tocantins. Its population is estimated at 5,008 (2020), and its area is 1333 km2.[2]

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Bom Jesus do Tocantins
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Bom Jesus do Tocantins is located in Brazil
Bom Jesus do Tocantins
Bom Jesus do Tocantins
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 8°57′54″S 48°9′57″W
CountryBrazil
RegionNorth
StateTocantins
Area
 • Total
1,333 km2 (515 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
5,008
 • Density3.757/km2 (9.730/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
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The Kỳikatêjê and Parkatêjê languages are spoken by the Kỳikatêjê and Parkatêjê peoples respectively in Terra Indígena Mãe Maria, which is located within the municipality of Bom Jesus do Tocantins.[3]

Sports

In 2009, Gavião Kyikatejê Futebol Clube was founded in Bom Jesus do Tocantins, becoming the first professional indigenous football club in Brazil.[4][5]

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