Manacapuru

Manacapuru is a Brazilian municipality in the Manaus Metropolitan Region, in the state of Amazonas. It is the third most populous city in the state with inhabitants, according to the 2022 Brazilian Census conducted by the IBGE. Situated on the banks of the Solimões River, 93 kilometers from Manaus by road, the main access to the city is via the Manoel Urbano Highway, where the Rio Negro Bridge is located, playing a crucial role in the integration and development of Greater Manaus.

Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Manacapuru
Settlement.image_skyline: Manacapuru 2024.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Our Lady of Nazareth Church in Manacapuru
Settlement.nicknames: "Land of the Cirandas""Land of Jute""Princess of the Solimões""Little Princess of the Solimões"
Settlement.image_seal: Brasao-manacapuru.jpg
Settlement.image_flag: Bandeira Manacapuru.jpg
Settlement.established_title: Anniversary
Settlement.established_date: July 16
Settlement.established_title2: Founded
Settlement.established_title3: Emancipated
Settlement.population_demonym: Manacapuruense
Settlement.motto: Princess of the Solimões
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.leader_name: Válcileia Flores Maciel
Settlement.leader_party: MDB
Settlement.leader_title2: Term ends
Settlement.leader_name2: 2028
Settlement.governing_body: City Council

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Wikidata facts

Demonym: manacapuruense
Population: 57173
Area: 7330.075
Elevation: 37
Official website: www.manacapuru.am.gov.br
Image: Lago do Ubim - Balsa de Banho - panoramio.jpg
Dialing code: 92

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Commons category: Manacapuru
Human Development Index: 0.614
electorate: 69129

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Etymology
History
Administrative formation
Recent history
Geography
Bordering municipalities
Climate
Hydrography
Fauna and flora
Demography
Ethnic composition
Religion
Politics
Administration
Economy
Primary sector
Secondary sector
Tertiary sector
Urban structure
Housing, basic infrastructure, and security
Healthcare and education
Services and communications
Transportation
Waterways
Roads
Culture and society
Ciranda Festival
Tourism
Football
Notable people
See also
References
External links

The municipality covers an area of km2, representing 0.4705% of the Amazonas state area, 0.1903% of the Northern Region, and 0.0862% of the entire Brazilian territory. Manacapuru has an average annual minimum temperature of 24 °C and a maximum of 35 °C. The vegetation, typical of the Amazon region, consists of floodplain and upland forests, with a landscape of lakes, islets, and a small hill range surrounding it.