Xapuri
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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