Capital
Rio Branco
|
Area
153,149.9 km2 |
Towns
22 |
Location
Extreme west of the North Region |
Population
527,937 inhabitants |
Population in the Capital
259,537 inhabitants |
Climate
tropical |
Mean Annual Temperature (capital)
26º C |
Time in Relation to Brasília
-2h |
Density of Population
3.45 inhabitants/km2 |
Urbanization
61.89 |
Infant Mortality
35.4 per thousand live-born |
Illiteracy Rate
30.68 |
Contribution to GDP
0.15% |
Representation at National Congress
11 Members of Parliament |
Vegetation
Tropical rain forest |
Tourist Information
Departamento de Turismo - Detur Tel: (68) 229-2616
Distrito Industrial Zona A, km 05, BR 364 69917-100 Rio Branco - AC |
Sources:
BGE 1998 and Projections for 1999 Abril Almanac Gabeira, Gabriel Luiz - "Synthesis
of the Brazilian Economy, Rio de Janeiro, National Trade Confederation
(CNC), 1999 |
