Iracema | |
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Coordinates: 2°10′55″N 61°2′27″W / 2.18194°N 61.04083°W | |
Country | Brazil |
Region | North |
State | Roraima |
Government | |
• Mayor | Jairo Andre Ribeiro Sousa (PMDB) |
Area | |
• Total | 14,413 km2 (5,565 sq mi) |
Population (2022 [1]) | |
• Total | 10,023 |
• Density | 0.70/km2 (1.8/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−4 (AMT) |
Iracema (Portuguese pronunciation: [iɾaˈsẽmɐ]) is a municipality located in the midwest of the state of Roraima in Brazil. Its population is 12,296 (2020) and its area is 14,413 km².[2] Iracema started as an agricultural community. It became an independent municipality in 1994.[3] The town is located on the BR-174 highway, and is known for its waterfall.[4]