Presidente Kennedy, Espírito Santo
Municipality
The Municipality of Presidente Kennedy
Marobá Beach
Marobá Beach
Flag of Presidente Kennedy, Espírito Santo
Flag
Official seal of Presidente Kennedy, Espírito Santo
Seal
Nickname: 
"terra do extremo sul" (extremy south land)
Motto(s): 
"Antes sonho agora realidade" (Before, a dream, now, a reality)
Location of Presidente Kennedy in the State of Espírito Santo
Location of Presidente Kennedy in the State of Espírito Santo
Coordinates: 21°05′56″S 41°02′48″W / 21.09889°S 41.04667°W / -21.09889; -41.04667
Country Brazil
State Espírito Santo
RegionSoutheast
FoundedDecember 11, 1953
Government
 • MayorAmanda Quinta Rangel (SDD, 2013-2016)
Area
 • Total583.9 km2 (225.4 sq mi)
 [1]
Elevation
55 m (180 ft)
Population
 (2020 [2])
 • Total11,658
 • Density20/km2 (52/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
HDI (2000)0.674 – medium[3]
Websitepresidentekennedy.es.gov.br

Presidente Kennedy is a coastal municipality located in the southernmost portion Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. It covers 583.9 km2 (225.4 sq mi), and has a population of 11,658 with a population density of 19 inhabitants per square kilometer.[4] 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.[5]

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[6] operate in the city, and a new seaport is under construction.[7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ IBGE -
  2. ↑ IBGE 2020
  3. ↑ Archived 2009-10-03 at the Wayback Machine UNDP
  4. ↑ "Presidente Kennedy" (in Portuguese). Brasília, Brazil: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatstica. 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-24.
  5. ↑ "Prefeitura Municipal de Presidente Kennedy". Archived from the original on 2012-08-05. Retrieved 2012-04-19.
  6. ↑ "SeculoDiario.com - Espírito Santo mais forte na internet". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16.
  7. ↑ "Prefeitura Municipal de Presidente Kennedy". Archived from the original on 2012-04-27. Retrieved 2012-04-19.
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