Jardim Botânico, Federal District

Jardim Botânico is an administrative region in the Federal District in Brazil. The administrative region is basically made up of gated communities. The area formerly belonged to the Taboquinha and Papuda farms, although there is controversy regarding the correct delimitation of each. Jardim Botânico was founded on December 13, 1999, receiving the status of administrative region, according to Law 3435, of August 31, 2004.

Jardim Botânico
Região Administrativa de Jardim Botânico
Administrative Region of Jardim Botânico
Location of Jardim Botânico in the Federal District
Coordinates: 15°52′00″S 47°47′21″W
Country Brazil
RegionCentral-West
State Federal District
Established13 December 1999
Government
  Regional administratorAderivaldo Martins Cardoso
Area
  Total292 km2 (113 sq mi)
Population
  Total51,650
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Area code+55 61
Websitewww.admjardimbotanico.df.gov.br
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