Bonfim, Roraima

Bonfim, Roraima
Municipality
The Municipality of Bonfim
Flag Seal
Location of Bonfim in the State of Roraima
Bonfim, Roraima Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 03°21′36″N 59°49′58″W / 3.36000°N 59.83278°W
Country	Brazil
Region	North
State	Roraima
Founded	June 1, 1982
Area
• Total	8,095.319 km^2 (3,125.620 sq mi)
Elevation	92 m (302 ft)
Population (2010)
• Total	10,951
• Density	1.35/km^2 (3.5/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-4
Demonym	bonfinense

Bonfim is a municipality located in the mideast of the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 12,626 and its area is 8,095 km². The city lies opposite the Takutu River from Lethem, Guyana. The Takutu River Bridge links Bonfim and Roraima with the town of Lethem and the Atlantic port of Georgetown, Guyana.^[1]

History

Bonfim started with the compound of a religious mission from the US. On July 1, 1982 it became a municipality by Federal Bill Nº 7.009. On March 28, 2007 it was declared a free port for international trade by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

References

1. Stabroek News at http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/a/257968.htm[] as of 16 March 2007