Porto Velho sits in northern Brazil, serving as the capital of Rondônia, along the Madeira River. It lies south of Manaus and west of Cuiabá, acting as a key gateway between the Amazon region and western Brazil.
Location Map of Porto Velho, Brazil
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Where is Porto Velho Located?
Porto Velho sits in northern Brazil, serving as the capital of Rondônia, along the Madeira River. It lies south of Manaus and west of Cuiabá, acting as a key gateway between the Amazon region and western Brazil.
The municipality covers about 34,090 sq km (13,162 sq mi) and is one of the largest cities by area in the country. Population: 548,952 (Census 2022). Its surroundings include rainforest, rivers, and expanding urban zones.
The city is known for its riverfront setting and Amazon connections. Key attractions include Estrada de Ferro Madeira-Mamoré, Mercado Cultural, Catedral Sagrado Coração de Jesus, Parque Natural, and the Madeira River waterfront.
Porto Velho Facts
| Country | Brazil |
| Province/State | Rondônia |
| County | Porto Velho Municipality |
| Settlement Type | City |
| Region | North Brazil |
| Population | 548,952 (2022) |
| Area | 34,090 sq km |
| Time Zone | AMT UTC-4 |
| Postal Code | 76800-000 range |
| Dialing Code | +55 69 |
| Major Roads | BR-364, BR-319 |
| Nearest Airport | Porto Velho Airport |
| Nearest Major Cities | Rio Branco, Manaus |
| Famous For | Amazon gateway |
| Main Attractions | Railway, Madeira River |
| Transport | Road, river, air |
| Official Language | Portuguese |
| Currency | Brazilian Real |
Distance from Porto Velho to Major Cities in Brazil
- Porto Velho to Rio Branco - 320 mi (515 km)
- Porto Velho to Manaus - 560 mi (901 km)
- Porto Velho to Cuiabá - 900 mi (1448 km)
- Porto Velho to Campo Grande - 1000 mi (1609 km)
- Porto Velho to Brasília - 1300 mi (2092 km)
- Porto Velho to Goiânia - 1200 mi (1931 km)
- Porto Velho to Belo Horizonte - 1600 mi (2575 km)
- Porto Velho to São Paulo - 1900 mi (3058 km)
- Porto Velho to Rio de Janeiro - 2000 mi (3219 km)
- Porto Velho to Salvador - 2000 mi (3219 km)
- Porto Velho to Recife - 2300 mi (3701 km)
- Porto Velho to Fortaleza - 2400 mi (3862 km)
- Porto Velho to Curitiba - 2000 mi (3219 km)
- Porto Velho to Porto Alegre - 2400 mi (3862 km)
- Porto Velho to Belém - 1800 mi (2897 km)
- Porto Velho to Macapá - 2000 mi (3219 km)
- Porto Velho to Palmas - 1400 mi (2253 km)
- Porto Velho to Santarém - 1200 mi (1931 km)
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