Presidente Kennedy is a coastal municipality located in the southernmost portion Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. It covers 583.9 km2 (225.4 sq mi), and has a population of 11,658 with a population density of 19 inhabitants per square kilometer.[4] It is located at 55 meters above sea level. It was named after U.S. president John F. Kennedy, in a tribute to his persona. The city received donations from Alliance for Progress plan.[5]
Presidente Kennedy, Espírito Santo | |
|---|---|
Municipality | |
| The Municipality of Presidente Kennedy | |
 Marobá Beach | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Nickname: "terra do extremo sul" (extremy south land) | |
| Motto(s): "Antes sonho agora realidade" (Before, a dream, now, a reality) | |
 Location of Presidente Kennedy in the State of Espírito Santo | |
| Coordinates: 21°05′56″S 41°02′48″W / 21.09889°S 41.04667°W | |
| Country |  Brazil |
| State |  Espírito Santo |
| Region | Southeast |
| Founded | December 11, 1953 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Amanda Quinta Rangel (SDD, 2013-2016) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 583.9 km2 (225.4 sq mi) |
| [1] | |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Population (2020 [2]) | |
| • Total | 11,658 |
| • Density | 20/km2 (52/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| HDI (2000) | 0.674 – medium[3] |
| Website | presidentekennedy |
In recent years, an oil well was discovered in the ocean just in front of the city who was awarded with a heat economy. The oil is under the pre-salt layer. Companies such as the Chinese Baosteel[6][failed verification] operate in the city, and a new seaport is under construction.[7]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ IBGE - [1]
- ^ IBGE 2020
- ^ [2] Archived 2009-10-03 at the Wayback Machine UNDP
- ^ "Presidente Kennedy" (in Portuguese). Brasília, Brazil: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatstica. 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-24.
- ^ "Prefeitura Municipal de Presidente Kennedy". Archived from the original on 2012-08-05. Retrieved 2012-04-19.
- ^ "SeculoDiario.com - Espírito Santo mais forte na internet". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16.
- ^ "Prefeitura Municipal de Presidente Kennedy". Archived from the original on 2012-04-27. Retrieved 2012-04-19.
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