Alexânia

Alexânia is a municipality in central Goiás state, Brazil. Alexânia is known for its alleged extraterrestrial sightings in the late sixties and early seventies. The Areias River passes through the municipality.

Alexânia
Municipality
Location in Goiás state
Alexânia
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 16°04′43″S 48°30′03″W
CountryBrazil
RegionCentral-West
StateGoiás
MicroregionEntorno do Distrito Federal
Area
  Total847.891 km2 (327.373 sq mi)
Elevation
1,057 m (3,468 ft)
Population
 (2020 )
  Total28,010
  Density33/km2 (86/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Postal code
72820-000
Websitewww.alexania.go.gov.br
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