Cidade Nova (Manaus) Explained

Cidade Nova (New Town)
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood
Pushpin Map:Brazil
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Brazil
Coordinates:-3.0363°N -59.9855°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Brazil
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:North
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name2: Amazonas
Subdivision Type3:Municipality
Subdivision Name3: Manaus
Subdivision Type4:Administrative Zone
Subdivision Name4:North Zone

Cidade Nova ("New Town") is a neighborhood in the North Zone of Manaus, Amazonas. It has a population of over 300,000 inhabitants, making it the most populated district in Manaus.[1] [2]

Overview

It is one of the most developed neighborhoods in the city in recent times and is considered a gastronomic and entertainment center of the capital. In addition, the neighborhood is marked by its high Human Development Index (HDI). It can also be used for large green spaces, beautiful gardens, various condominiums, leisure areas, large computer companies, communication and advertising agencies, as well as numerous companies. It is one of the main neighborhoods of the city, one of the largest in territorial territory and population. It is also one of the only manual districts that have autonomous neighborhoods, that is, neighborhoods and independent nuclei, with schools, churches and complete infrastructure. The neighborhood is divided into 24 nuclei organized in a numeral form.

Located in the convergence between the Center and the North Zone, the neighborhood is one of the most valued in the city, growing rapidly and attracting the upper class, coming from already saturated noble neighborhoods and emerging upper middle class, from humbler neighborhoods.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://implurb.manaus.am.gov.br/bairros-de-manaus/ Bairros de Manaus
  2. Web site: Google Translate.
  3. http://portal2.manaus.am.gov.br/secretarias/secretariaEspecialParaArticulacaoDePoliticasPublicas/articuladores_comunitarios.pdf Secretaria Especial para Articulação de Políticas Públicas