Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
Cachoeiro de Itapemirim (Portuguese pronunciation: [kaʃuˈe(j)ɾu dʒi itapemiˈɾĩj]) is a municipality and a major town, located in the south of Espírito Santo, Brazil, on the banks of the Itapemirim River. It is the economic hub of southern Espírito Santo, being the most important producer of marble and granite in Brazil. Home to one of the biggest intercity bus companies, it is a very well-connected city. The population is about 210,000. Location: 138 km south of Vitória.
Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location in Espírito Santo | |
| Coordinates: 20°50′56″S 41°06′46″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | Espírito Santo |
| Founded | 11 November 1890 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| • Mayor | Victor Coelho (PSB) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 864.583 km2 (333.817 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Population (2020 est.) | |
| • Total | 210,589 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (630/sq mi) |
| Demonym | cachoeirense |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Area code | +55 28 |
| HDI (2010) | 0.746 – high |
| Website | cachoeiro |
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