- Imperatriz
Imperatriz is a Brazilian municipality in the state of
Maranhão . Its population is 230,450. The city is the seat of theRoman Catholic Diocese of Imperatriz .Geography
*Area: 1,531 km² (591.1 mi2)
*Altitude: 80 m (262.5 ft)
(Source: IBGE/2000)Climate
There are two defined seasons: winter or rainy season (October through April) and summer or dry season (May through September). The months where "cold" predominates are June and July, and the months where heat predominates are August through October. The average temperature of the municipality fluctuates between 21 and 38
Celsius (70 and 100Fahrenheit ).Hydrology
The municipality is cut by the
Tocantins River , as well as many tributaries.Demographics
*Total Population: 230,450
*Urban Population: 218,555
*Rural Population: 11,895
*Males: 110,739
*Females: 119,711
*Population Density: 150.52 people/km² (389.9 people/mi2
*Population Growth: 0.5% (from1996-03-01 to2000-08-01 )
*Urbanization Rate: 94.84%
(Source: IBGE/2000)
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