João Câmara, Rio Grande do Norte

João Câmara is a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The municipality was founded on 29 October 1928.

Municipality of João Câmara
View of João Câmara
Nickname(s): 
"Terra dos abalos" (Earthquakes land)
"Capital do mato grande" (Mato Grande's capital)
Location in Rio Grande do Norte and Brazil
Coordinates: 05°32′16″S 35°49′12″W
CountryBrazil
RegionNortheast
StateRio Grande do Norte
Founded29 October 1928
Government
  MayorAriosvaldo "Vavá" Targino de Araújo (DEM)
Area
  Total714.951 km2 (276.044 sq mi)
Elevation
160 m (520 ft)
Population
 (2020 )
  Total35,160
  Density47.6/km2 (123/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
HDI (2010)0.595 – medium
Websitejoaocamara.rn.gov.br

João Câmara borders eight municipalities, three of which are Touros to the northeast, Pureza to the east and Parazinho to the north.

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