Piaçabuçu

Piaçabuçu is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Alagoas. It is the southernmost municipality in Alagoas, and lies near both São Francisco River and the Atlantic Ocean. Its population was 17,980 (2008) and its area is 240 km².[3]

Piaçabuçu
Municipality
The Municipality of Piaçabuçu
Base level of Rio São Francisco.
Flag
Seal
Nickname(s): 
PBU
Coordinates: 10°24′21″S 36°26′02″W
Country Brazil
RegionNortheast
State Alagoas
FoundedMay 31, 1832
Government
  MayorDalmo Moreira Santana Júnior (PSB)
Area
  Total242.9 km2 (93.8 sq mi)
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2010)
  Total25,080
  Density82.0/km2 (212/sq mi)
 [1]
Time zoneUTC-3
HDI (2000)0.613 – medium[2]

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