Dores do Rio Preto

Dores do Rio Preto
Municipality
The Municipality of Dores do Rio Preto

Location of Dores do Rio Preto in the State of Espírito Santo
Coordinates: 20°41′20″S 41°50′42″W / 20.68889°S 41.84500°WCoordinates: 20°41′20″S 41°50′42″W / 20.68889°S 41.84500°W
Country  Brazil
Region Southeast
State Espírito Santo
Founded April 7, 1964
Government
 • Mayor Cláudia Martins Bastos (PSDB)
Area
 • Total 153.106 km2 (59.115 sq mi)
  [1]
Elevation 55 m (180 ft)
Population (2008)
 • Total 6,288
 • Density 44.9/km2 (116/sq mi)
  [2]
Time zone UTC-3 (UTC-3)
HDI (2000) 0.674 – medium[3]

Dores do Rio Preto is the westernmost municipality in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. Its population was 6,288 (2008) and its area is 153.106 km². The village Pedras Meninas in Dores is the location for the entrance to Caparaó National Park and the Pico da Bandeira from Espirito Santo.

References

  1. ↑ IBGE -
  2. ↑ IBGE 2008 statistics
  3. ↑ UNDP