Muqui, Espírito Santo
Place
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Flag
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Coat of arms
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(2020 [1])
20°57′07″S 41°20′45″W / 20.95194°S 41.34583°W / -20.95194; -41.34583 Muqui is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. Its population was 15,526 (2020) and its area is 327 km².[2]
The municipality contains part of the 10,459 hectares (25,840 acres) Serra das Torres Natural Monument, created in 2010 to protect the mountain peaks in the area.[3]
Etymology
The word muqui is of indigenous origin, meaning "between hills", referring to its mountainous geography.
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Capital: Vitória
Afonso Cláudio |
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Guarapari |
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Santa Teresa | |
Vitória |
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Montanha | |
São Mateus |
Barra de São Francisco | |
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Colatina | |
Nova Venécia |
Alegre | |
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Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | |
Itapemirim |
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