Palmas, Tocantins

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Palmas, Tocantins

Name

Palmas, Tocantins

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

Location