Coxim
Municipality in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
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Coxim is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Its population was 33,459 (2020) and its area is 6,412 km2 (2,476 sq mi). It was founded in 1729.
Coxim | |
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  Coxim Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 18°30′25″S 54°45′36″W | |
| Country |  Brazil |
| State | Mato Grosso do Sul |
| Region | Center-West |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Edilson Magro |
| Area | |
• Total | 6,411.552 km2 (2,475.514 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 238 m (781 ft) |
| Population (2020 [1]) | |
• Total | 33,459 |
| • Density | 5.2185/km2 (13.516/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Coxinenses |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AMT) |
| Postal Code | 79400-000 |
| Area code | +55 67 |
| Website | Official website |
It is located at the confluence of the Coxim and Taquari rivers. Its economy is based on tourism, fishing and animal husbandry.
