Palmas, Tocantins
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Palmas is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Tocantins, founded in 1990 as a planned capital. Its urban layout mirrors Brasília with a central avenue and a symmetrical park. The city hosts the Federal University of Tocantins and the Lajeado Hydroelectric Reservoir.
Statistics
Area
2,218.94 km²
Population
306,296