Linhares
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Linhares is the name of a municipality in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. One hundred and thirty-five km north of the state capital, it is the largest municipality by area at 4,407.4 km², and has a population of more than 124,000 people (1995, IBGE).
The municipality is named in honor of D. Rodrigo de Souza Coutinho, Count of Linhares, who was a minister in the Brazilian government in the 1800s and 1810s.
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[edit] History
The area today known as Linhares was once inhabited by the Botocudo. A town founded by Europeans on August 22, 1800 was destroyed by the Indians during a war in 1809.
The area was visited by Brazilian Emperor Dom Pedro II in 1860. An island he set foot on is still known as the Emperor's Island.
Linhares became a municipality in 1945, when it separated from the municipality of Colatina.
[edit] Economy
The economy of Linhares is mostly based on commerce , agriculture, pecuary and oil.
[edit] Geography
Linhares is characterized by undulating lowlands and numerous lakes. The town sits on the Doce River amidst its 64 lakes.
The climate is hot, tropical, and humid, typically with a dry winter season and more humid summer. The main saltwater lagoons in the region are: Japaranã-Mirim, Palmas, Durão, Palminhas, Aguiá, Monsarás, Limão, Feia, Combóios, Piabanha, Óleo, Pau Grosso, Terra Alta and Patrão.
The Juparanã Lagoon (salt water) is also the second largest in water volume in the country. See Município de Linhares for a photo.
