Imperatriz
Imperatriz is the second most populated city in the northeastern Brazilian state of Maranhão. The city extends along the right bank of the Tocantins River and is crossed by the Belém-Brasília Highway, standing on the border with the state of Tocantins.
Imperatriz, Maranhão | |
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Municipality | |
| The Municipality of Imperatriz | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname: Portal da Amazônia (Amazon Portal) | |
| Motto(s): Paz e Progresso (Peace and Progress) | |
Location of Imperatriz in the State of Maranhão | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Northeast |
| State | Maranhão |
| Founded | July 16, 1856 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Assis Ramos (PSDB) |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 1,367.9 km2 (528.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Population (2020 ) | |
| • Municipality | 259,337 (110 th) |
| • Metro | 526,116 |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (UTC-3) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2 (UTC-2) |
| Postal code | 65900-000 |
| Area code | +55 99 |
| HDI (2000) | 0.722 – high |
| Website | Imperatriz, Maranhão |
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