Brazlândia

Brazlândia (Portuguese pronunciation: [bɾazˈlɐ̃n.dʒiɐ]) is the second oldest administrative region in the Federal District in Brazil. It is bordered by Sobradinho II to the northeast, Brasília to the east, and Taguatinga and Ceilândia to the south. Brazlândia was founded on June 5, 1933, receiving the status of administrative region, according to Law 4545, of December 10, 1964. Its current administrator is Devanir Gonçalves de Oliveira. It has a population of approximately 55,000 people.

Brazlândia
Região Administrativa de Brazlândia
Administrative Region of Brazlândia
Clockwise from top: Skyline, Sanctuary of Menino Jesus, Entrance to the region, Sports center, Lago Veredinha, Forum Desembargador Márcio Ribeiro
Localization of Brazlândia in Federal District
Coordinates: 15°40′30″S 48°12′03″W
Country Brazil
RegionCentral-West
State Federal District
FoundedJune 5, 1933
Government
  Regional administratorDevanir Gonçalves de Oliveira
Area
  Total474.83 km2 (183.33 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
  Total53.874
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Postal Code (CEP)
72700-000
Area code+55 61
Websitewww.brazlandia.df.gov.br
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