Coruripe

Coruripe is a municipality located in the southern coast of the Brazilian state of Alagoas. Its population is 57,294 (2020)[2] and its area is 913 km².[3] It is the largest municipality in Alagoas by area, but among the largest municipalities of each Brazilian state, it is the smallest. It is situated at the edge of Coruripe river.

Coruripe
Municipality
The Municipality of Coruripe
Flag
Seal
Nickname(s): 
"Land of the Caetés"
Motto(s): 
"Trabalho e Progresso" ("Work and Progress")
Location of Coruripe in the State of Alagoas
Coordinates: 10°07′33″S 36°10′33″W
Country Brazil
State Alagoas
MesoregionLeste Alagoano
MicroregionSão Miguel dos Campos
Founded1850
Government
  MayorMarx Beltrão Lima Siqueira (PMDB)
Area
  Total912.716 km2 (352.402 sq mi)
Elevation
16 m (52 ft)
Population
 (2020)
  Total57,294
  Density63/km2 (160/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Coruripense
Time zoneUTC-3
Area code(s)+55 82
HDI (2000)0.665 – medium[1]
WebsiteOfficial website

References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-10-03. Retrieved 2009-12-17.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - UNDP
  2. IBGE 2020
  3. IBGE - "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-06-11. Retrieved 2008-06-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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