Xapuri

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Xapuri

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Xapuri is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Acre, known for its role in the Acre War for independence from Bolivia. It's the birthplace of Chico Mendes, a prominent rubber tapper and environmentalist. The town is situated at the confluence of the Xapuri and Acre Rivers.

Statistics

Area

5,347.47 km²

Population

18,243

Location