Iracema, Roraima Explained

Official Name:Iracema
Settlement Type:Municipality
Pushpin Map:Roraima#Brazil
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Brazil
Coordinates:2.1819°N -61.0408°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Brazil
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:North
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name2:Roraima
Subdivision Type3:Mesoregion
Subdivision Type4:Microregion
Subdivision Type5:Metrop. region
Leader Party:PMDB
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Jairo Andre Ribeiro Sousa
Area Total Km2:14,413
Population Total:12,296
Population As Of:2020 [1]
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:AMT
Utc Offset1:-4
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Area Code Type:Area code

Iracema (pronounced as /pt/) is a municipality located in the midwest of the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 12,296 (2020) and its area is 14,413 km².[2] Iracema started as an agricultural community. It became an independent municipality in 1994.[3] The town is located on the BR-174 highway, and is known for its waterfall.[4]

Notes and References

  1. https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/rr/iracema/panorama IBGE 2020
  2. Web site: IBGE Cidades Roraima Iracema. cidades.ibge.gov.br. 2016-06-15.
  3. Web site: Iracema . IBGE. 15 April 2021. pt.
  4. News: Cachoeiras na Amazônia: deleite para os olhos e purificação para as almas. OLiberal. 15 April 2021. pt.