Águia Branca is the name of a municipality and its capital in the state of Espírito Santo

Espírito Santo

Espírito Santo is one of the states of southeastern Brazil, often referred to by the abbreviation "ES". Its capital is Vitória and the largest city is Vila Velha. The name of the state means literally "holy spirit" after the Holy Ghost of Christianity...

, in south eastern Brazil

Brazil

Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...

. Located in central western Espírito Santo. The municipality has an urban population of just over 2.300, and a rural population of over 7.200, (IBGE, 2000)

History

It was first colonized by Polish immigrants, in 1928. Polish was widely spoken in the region till the Second World War, when the Brazilian government prohibited education in Polish and German.

Geography

Located 226km from the state capital Vitória. Municipalities it shares borders with include: (west) Mantenópolis

Mantenópolis, Espírito Santo

Mantenópolis is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. Its population was 11,115 and its area is 321 km². It is a small town located in a valley with green mountains rising above it. It has a central square with municipal offices- e.g., police, public works, and school...

 and Pancas

Pancas, Espírito Santo

Pancas is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Espírito Santo. Its population was 20,025 and its area is 824 km².It is situated on a tributary of the Doce River, in the northwest of the state. Locally it is known as a good spot for paragliding...

. (north) Barra de São Francisco

Barra de São Francisco, Espírito Santo

Barra de São Francisco is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. Its population was 38,762 and its area is 934 km².-References:...

 and Nova Venécia

Nova Venécia, Espírito Santo

Nova Venécia is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Espírito Santo. Its population was 45,212 and its area is 1,448 km². The capital of the municipality is at , at 65 meters above sea level.-References:...

. (south) São Domingos do Norte

São Domingos do Norte, Espírito Santo

São Domingos do Norte is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. Its population was 8,207 and its area is 299 km².-References:...

. (east) São Gabriel da Palha

São Gabriel da Palha, Espírito Santo

São Gabriel da Palha is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. Its population was 28,273 and its area is 433 km²....

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The municipality is in a markedly mountainous region of the state, and Águia Branca town looks up at great finger shaped stone peaks which surround the area. Municipal maximum height is at 878m above sea level.

External links

• Proinfo page on Águia Branca