Bonfim, Roraima

Bonfim
Municipality
The Municipality of Bonfim
Flag of Bonfim
Official seal of Bonfim
Location of Bonfim in the State of Roraima
Location of Bonfim in the State of Roraima
Bonfim is located in Brazil
Bonfim
Bonfim
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 03°21′36″N 59°49′58″W / 3.36000°N 59.83278°W / 3.36000; -59.83278
Country Brazil
RegionNorth
State Roraima
Founded1 June 1982
Government
 • MayorJoner Chagas (PRTB)
Area
 • Total8,095 km2 (3,125 sq mi)
Elevation
92 m (302 ft)
Population
 (2022 [1])
 • Total13,923
 • Density1.7/km2 (4.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−4 (AMT)
Demonymbonfinense
Websitebonfim.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]

  1. ^ IBGE 2022
  2. ^ "Bonfim". IBGE (in Portuguese). Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  3. ^ Stabroek News at [1] as of 16 March 2007