Sinop, Mato Grosso
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Sinop is a major city in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, often referred to as the Capital of Nortão. Founded in the 1970s by the Sinop Terras company, it was developed rapidly to facilitate colonization in the Amazon Basin region. The city serves as a key hub for regional agriculture and research.
Statistics
Area
3,942.23 km²
Population
223,780