Bonfim | |
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Municipality | |
The Municipality of Bonfim | |
Coordinates: 03°21′36″N 59°49′58″W / 3.36000°N 59.83278°W | |
Country | Brazil |
Region | North |
State | Roraima |
Founded | 1 June 1982 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Joner Chagas (PRTB) |
Area | |
• Total | 8,095 km2 (3,125 sq mi) |
Elevation | 92 m (302 ft) |
Population (2022 [1]) | |
• Total | 13,923 |
• Density | 1.7/km2 (4.5/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−4 (AMT) |
Demonym | bonfinense |
Website | bonfim.rr.gov.br |
Bonfim (Portuguese pronunciation: [bõˈfĩ]) is a municipality located in the mideast of the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 12,557 and its area is 8,095 km2.[2] 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.[3]