Colônia Leopoldina, Alagoas
Municipality in Alagoas, Brazil
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Colônia Leopoldina (Central northeastern portuguese pronunciation: [kɔˈlɔ̃njɐ ˈlewpodinɐ]) is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Alagoas. Its population is 21,818 (2020)[6] and its area is 287 km2 (111 sq mi).[7]
Country
Brazil
BrazilFounded12 June 1901[1]
Elevation140 m (460 ft)
DemonymLeopoldinense (Brazilian Portuguese)[4]
Colônia Leopoldina | |
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Municipality of Alagoas, Brazil | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location of Colônia Leopoldina in Alagoas | |
  Colônia Leopoldina Location within Brazil  Colônia Leopoldina Location within South America | |
| Coordinates: 8°54′50″S 35°43′30″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Northeast |
| State |  Alagoas |
| Founded | 12 June 1901[1] |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alexandre Gilberto Sobreira (MDB) (2025-2028)[2][3] |
| • Vice Mayor | Luciana Medeiros de Luna Freitas (PSB) (2025-2028)[2][3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 207.935 km2 (80.284 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 140 m (460 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 15,816[4] |
| • Density | 76.06/km2 (197.0/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Leopoldinense (Brazilian Portuguese)[4] |
| Time zone | UTC-03:00 (Brasília Time) |
| Postal code | 57975-000[5] |
| HDI (2010) | 0.517 – low[4] |
| Website | colonialeopoldina.al.gov.br |
