Olinda
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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