Tapauá

In the modern world, Tapauá has become a topic of general interest due to its impact on different aspects of society. From its influence on the economy to its relevance in technology and culture, Tapauá represents a turning point in our way of understanding the world. Its importance has transcended geographical barriers and has generated a global debate about its meaning and repercussions. In this article, we will explore the many facets of Tapauá and its role in today's society, analyzing its effects and its future in a changing and dynamic context.

Tapauá
Municipality
Location of the municipality inside Amazonas
Location of the municipality inside Amazonas
Tapauá is located in Brazil
Tapauá
Tapauá
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 5°37′40″S 63°10′58″W / 5.62778°S 63.18278°W / -5.62778; -63.18278
Country Brazil
RegionNorth
State Amazonas
Area
 • Total89,324 km2 (34,488 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total17,015
 • Density0.19/km2 (0.49/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−4 (AMT)

Tapauá is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Amazonas. Its population was 17,015 (2020) and its area is 89,324 km2, making it the third largest municipality in Amazonas and the fifth largest in Brazil, comparable to South Carolina or Jordan.

Geography

Conservation

The municipality contains the 233,864 hectares (577,890 acres) Abufari Biological Reserve, a strictly protected area. It contains 30.35% of the 1,008,167 hectares (2,491,230 acres) Piagaçu-Purus Sustainable Development Reserve, established in 2003. The municipality contains about 9% of the Balata-Tufari National Forest, a 1,079,670 hectares (2,667,900 acres) sustainable use conservation unit created in 2005. The municipality also contains about 94% of the Nascentes do Lago Jari National Park, an 812,745 hectares (2,008,340 acres) protected area established in 2008. It contains 0.33% of the 604,209 hectares (1,493,030 acres) Médio Purus Extractive Reserve, created in 2008. It contains 98% of the 881,704 hectares (2,178,740 acres) Tapauá State Forest, created in 2009.

References

  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ IBGE -
  3. ^ Unidade de Conservação: Reserva Biológica do Abufari (in Portuguese), MMA: Ministério do Meio Ambiente, retrieved 2016-04-24
  4. ^ RDS Piagaçu-Purus (in Portuguese), ISA: Instituto Socioambiental, retrieved 2016-08-20
  5. ^ FLONA de Balata-Tufari (in Portuguese), ISA: Instituto Socioambiental, retrieved 2016-06-03
  6. ^ FLONA do Iquiri (in Portuguese), ISA: Instituto Socioambiental, retrieved 2016-06-02
  7. ^ RESEX Médio Purus (in Portuguese), ISA: Instituto Socioambiental, retrieved 2016-09-03
  8. ^ FES Tapauá (in Portuguese), ISA: Instituto Socioambiental, retrieved 2016-09-02


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