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Ilha de Boipeba (transl. Boipeba Island) is an island in the Cairu municipality in Brazil, near the Ilha de Tinharé and part of the Cairu Archipelago. It is surrounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by the Rio de l'Enfer estuary.
 The coast of Boipeba | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 13°37′24″S 38°54′23″W |
| Archipelago | Cairu Archipelago |
| Area | 88 km2 (34 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Administration | |
Brazil | |
| Region | Northeast Region |
| State | Bahia |
| Municipality | Cairu |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 3,256[1] (2010) |
| Pop. density | 37/km2 (96/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Tupi |
It is a popular tourist destination due to its scenic beaches and rainforest, which makes up the majority of the island's economy along with fishing.[2][3]
The island covers 88 square kilometers and had a population of 3,256 in 2010. There are four villages: Velha Boipeba, São Sebastião, Moreré, and Monte Alegre.[2] Its beaches are Praia da Boca da Barra, Praia de Tassimirim, Praia da Cueira, Praia de Moreré, Praia de Bainema, Praia da Cova da Onça, and Praia da Ponta dos Castelhanos.
Ilha de Boipeba was first settled in 1537 by Jesuits from Portugal, making it one of the oldest settled places in the state of Bahia. The Church of Divino Espírito Santo, built in 1610, is its most important monument.[2]
The name Boipeba comes from the word "M'boi pewa" (literally "flat snake") in the Tupi language, the native name for the sea turtle.[2]
See also
References
- "Bahia (Brazil): Municipalities and Municipal Districts". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- "Ilha de Boipeba". ilhaboipeba.org.br. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- "Ilha de Boipeba é eleita na internet a mais bonita do Brasil". atarde.uol.com.br. 27 March 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
External links
Media related to Ilha de Boipeba at Wikimedia Commons
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На других языках
- [en] Ilha de Boipeba
[es] Isla de Boipeba
La isla de Boipeba se localiza en el municipio de Cairu, en el litoral del estado brasileño de Bahía.[fr] Île de Boipeba
L'île de Boipeba (en portugais : Ilha de Boipeba) appartient à l'archipel de Tinharé et fait partie de la commune de Cairu dans le sud de l'état de Bahia au Brésil. L'île est entourée du côté Est par l'océan Atlantique et du côté Ouest par l'estuaire du "Rio de l'enfer".Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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