Imperatriz

Localization of Imperatriz.

Imperatriz is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Maranhão. Its population is 230,450. The city is the seat of the Roman 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 (November through April) and summer or dry season (May through October). 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 100 Fahrenheit).

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% (from 1996-03-01 to 2000-08-01)
• Urbanization Rate: 94.84%

(Source: IBGE/2000)

Coordinates: 5°32′S 47°29′W / 5.533°S 47.483°W / -5.533; -47.483