| São Paulo de Olivença | |
|---|---|
| — Municipality — | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | North |
| State | Amazonas |
| Microregion | Alto Solimões |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19,746 km2 (7,624 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 28,861 |
| Postal Code | 69600-xxx |
São Paulo de Olivença (first part, Portuguese meaning Saint Paul) is a community and a municipality in the state of Amazonas in Brazil. Its population was 28,861 (2005) and its area is 19,746 km².[1] The municipality of Santo Antônio do Içá is located about 170 to 175 km ENE and it was separated in 1955 from this municipality.
The city is served by Senadora Eunice Micheles Airport.
In 2010, the city suffered from a severe landslide, causing road damage. No one was injured or killed, but many homes were lost in the Amazon River.
This city, along with other surrounding cities, is known for their sand export for the making of cement.