Muqui, Espírito Santo Explained

Muqui
Area Total Km2:326.873
Population As Of:2020 [1]
Population Total:15,526
Population Density Km2:auto
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:22 October 1912

Muqui is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. Its population was 15,526 (2020) and its area is 327 km².[2]

The municipality contains part of the Serra das Torres Natural Monument, created in 2010 to protect the mountain peaks in the area.

Etymology

The word muqui is of indigenous origin, meaning "between hills", referring to its mountainous geography.

Notes and References

  1. https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/es/muqui/panorama IBGE 2020
  2. [Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics|IBGE]