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) |
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| 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.
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