Olinda

Olinda
Municipality
Municipality of Olinda
Flag Seal
Location in Pernambuco
Olinda Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 8°0′32″S 34°51′18″W / 8.00889°S 34.85500°W / -8.00889; -34.85500
Country	Brazil
Region	Northeast
State	Pernambuco
Founded	March 12, 1535
Incorporated (as village)	1537
Incorporated (as city)	1676
Government
• Mayor	Lupércio Carlos do Nascimento (Solidariedade)
Area
• Municipality	43.55 km2 (27.1 sq mi)
• Metro	2,768 km2 (1,068.7 ;) sq mi)
Elevation	16 m (52 ft)
Population  (2022 [1])
• Municipality	349,976
• Density	5.660/km2 (14.659/sq mi)
• Metro	3,768,902
Time zone	UTC−3 (BRT)
HDI (2010)	0.735 – high[2]
Website	www.olinda.pe.gov.br

Olinda (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɔˈlĩdɐ]) is a historic city in Pernambuco, Brazil, in the Northeast Region. It is located on the country's northeastern Atlantic Ocean coast, in the Metropolitan Region of Recife, the state capital.^[3] It has a population of 349.976 people, covers 41.681 square kilometres (16.093 sq mi), and has a population density of 9,437 inhabitants per square kilometre (24,440/sq mi). It is noted as one of the best-preserved colonial cities in Brazil^[4] and has been inhabited since 1535.

As the former capital of the Captaincy of Pernambuco during the colonial era, Olinda has many historical buildings—the center was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982—and a rich culture. The Carnaval of Olinda, a popular street party, is very similar to traditional Portuguese carnivals, with the addition of African influenced dances, reflecting the history of the Northeast. All the festivities are celebrated on the streets with no bleachers or roping, and, unlike in other cities, admission is free. There are hundreds of small musical groups (sometimes featuring a single performer) in many genres.