Oriximiná

Oriximiná

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Location of Oriximiná
Coordinates: 01°45′57″S 55°51′57″W / 1.76583°S 55.86583°WCoordinates: 01°45′57″S 55°51′57″W / 1.76583°S 55.86583°W
Country Brazil
Region Norte
State Pará
Founded June 13, 1877
Government
  Mayor Luiz Gonzaga Viana Filho (PV)
Area
  Total 107,602.992 km2 (41,545.747 sq mi)
Elevation 46 m (151 ft)
Population (2008)
  Total 57,765
  Density 0.5/km2 (1/sq mi)
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HDI (2000) 0.717 – medium[2]
Website www.oriximina.pa.gov.br

Oriximiná is the westernmost and second largest (by territorial area) city in the Brazilian state of Pará. It is also the fourth largest in the country. The city lies on the Trombetas river, 40 km northwest of Óbidos. The city is crossed by the Equator.

Oriximiná is served by Oriximiná Airport located 8km from downtown Oriximiná. Porto Trombetas Airport located in the district of Porto Trombetas 70km away serves the population residing and working for the Mineração Rio do Norte S/A.

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