Rio Branco, Acre
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Rio Branco, situated in the Acre River valley, serves as the capital of the Brazilian state of Acre. Founded in 1882 as a rubber plantation named Seringal Volta da Empresa, it grew from a small settlement into a key urban center. The city played a significant role in the Acre War, ultimately contributing to Brazil's acquisition of the Acre territory.
Statistics
Area
8,835.54 km²
Population
387,852