Olinda

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Olinda

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Olinda is a historic coastal city in Pernambuco, Brazil, founded by the Portuguese in 1535. It served as the capital of the Captaincy of Pernambuco and is renowned for its well-preserved colonial architecture. The city center was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.

Statistics

Area

41.68 km²

Population

349,976

Location