Humaitá, Amazonas

Humaitá is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Amazonas. Its population was 56,144 (2020) and its area is 33,072 km2. The city is located on the banks of the Madeira River.

Humaitá
Municipality
Municipality of Humaita
Humaita Cathedral
Nickname: 
"Princesa do Madeira" ("The Princess of the Madeira")
Amazonas state with Humaita municipality in red
Humaitá
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 07°30′22″S 63°01′15″W
Country Brazil
RegionNorth
State Amazonas
Demonymhumaitaense
FoundedFebruary 4, 1890
Government
  MayorJose Cidenei Lobo do Nascimento (PMDB)
Area
  Total33,071.667 km2 (12,769.042 sq mi)
Elevation
90 m (300 ft)
Population
 (2020)
  Total56,144
  Density1.34/km2 (3.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−4 (AMT)
Websitehttp://www.humaita.am.gov.br

The city is served by Humaitá Airport. The Trans-Amazonian Highway passes through the city.

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