Presidente Kennedy, Espírito Santo

Presidente Kennedy
Municipality
The Municipality of Presidente Kennedy

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Nickname(s): "terra do extremo sul" (extremy south land)
Motto: "Antes sonho agora realidade" (Before, a dream, now, a reality)

Location of Presidente Kennedy in the State of Espírito Santo
Coordinates: 21°05′56″S 41°02′48″W / 21.09889°S 41.04667°WCoordinates: 21°05′56″S 41°02′48″W / 21.09889°S 41.04667°W
Country  Brazil
Region Southeast
State Espírito Santo
Founded December 11, 1953
Government
 • Mayor Reginaldo dos Santos Quinta (PTB)
Area
 • Total 586.464 km2 (226.435 sq mi)
  [1]
Elevation 55 m (180 ft)
Population (2008)
 • Total 10,786
 • Density 16.3/km2 (42/sq mi)
  [2]
Time zone UTC-3 (UTC-3)
HDI (2000) 0.674 – medium[3]

Presidente Kennedy is a coastal municipality located in the southernmost portion Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. Its population was 10,786 (2008) and its area is 586.464 km². It is located at 55 meters above sea level. It was named after U.S. president John F. Kennedy, in a tribute to his persona. The city received donations from Alliance for Progress plan. [4]

In recent years, an oil well was discovered in the ocean just in front of the city who was awarded with a heat economy. The oil is under the pre-salt layer. Companies such as the Chinese Baosteel [5] operate in the city, and a new seaport is under construction. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ IBGE -
  2. ↑ IBGE 2008 statistics
  3. ↑ UNDP
  4. ↑ http://www.presidentekennedy.es.gov.br/new/historia
  5. ↑ http://www.seculodiario.com/exibir_not.asp?id=4274
  6. ↑ http://www.presidentekennedy.es.gov.br/new/artigo-port_central_kennedy10042012

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