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Linhares, Port city in Espírito Santo, Brazil

Linhares extends across 3,496 square kilometers of coastal terrain, containing numerous freshwater lagoons and the Doce River flowing through its territory.

The settlement began in 1800 with a military post to protect river navigation, receiving its name from Dom Rodrigo de Sousa Coutinho, a Brazilian government minister.

The municipality maintains traditions through events like the Caboclo Bernardo Festival and Congo band performances, representing regional music and dance expressions.

The city features an airport, technical education institutes, and agricultural areas that produce substantial quantities of coffee and papaya for national distribution.

The region contains Juparanã Lagoon, the largest freshwater lagoon in Brazil, along with the Sooretama and Comboios Biological Reserves protecting native species.

Location: Espírito Santo

Inception: 1800

Elevation above the sea: 33 m

Shares border with: São Mateus, Rio Bananal, Governador Lindenberg, Jaguaré, Sooretama, Marilândia, Colatina, João Neiva, Aracruz

Website: http://linhares.es.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -19.39866,-40.06506

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:20

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