Rio Branco sits in northern Brazil, serving as the capital of Acre, near the western edge of the country close to Peru and Bolivia. It lies west of Porto Velho and south of Cruzeiro do Sul, acting as a gateway to the western Amazon region.
Location Map of Rio Branco, Brazil
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Where is Rio Branco Located?
Rio Branco sits in northern Brazil, serving as the capital of Acre, near the western edge of the country close to Peru and Bolivia. It lies west of Porto Velho and south of Cruzeiro do Sul, acting as a gateway to the western Amazon region.
The municipality covers about 8,835 sq km (3,411 sq mi) and includes urban zones surrounded by rainforest. Population: 389,341 (Census 2022). Its landscape features rivers, dense forest, and expanding neighborhoods.
The city is known for its Amazon setting and cultural identity. Key attractions include Parque Ambiental Chico Mendes, Palácio Rio Branco, Mercado Velho, Horto Florestal, and Rio Acre waterfront.
Rio Branco Facts
| Country | Brazil |
| Province/State | Acre |
| County | Rio Branco Municipality |
| Settlement Type | City |
| Region | North Brazil |
| Population | 389,341 (2022) |
| Area | 8,835 sq km |
| Time Zone | ACT UTC-5 |
| Postal Code | 69900-000 range |
| Dialing Code | +55 68 |
| Major Roads | BR-364, BR-317 |
| Nearest Airport | Rio Branco Airport |
| Nearest Major Cities | Porto Velho, Cruzeiro do Sul |
| Famous For | Amazon culture |
| Main Attractions | Chico Mendes Park |
| Transport | Road, air, river |
| Official Language | Portuguese |
| Currency | Brazilian Real |
Distance from Rio Branco to Major Cities in Brazil
- Rio Branco to Porto Velho - 320 mi (515 km)
- Rio Branco to Cruzeiro do Sul - 390 mi (628 km)
- Rio Branco to Manaus - 900 mi (1448 km)
- Rio Branco to Cuiabá - 1000 mi (1609 km)
- Rio Branco to Campo Grande - 1200 mi (1931 km)
- Rio Branco to Brasília - 1400 mi (2253 km)
- Rio Branco to Goiânia - 1300 mi (2092 km)
- Rio Branco to Belo Horizonte - 1800 mi (2897 km)
- Rio Branco to São Paulo - 2000 mi (3219 km)
- Rio Branco to Rio de Janeiro - 2100 mi (3379 km)
- Rio Branco to Salvador - 2100 mi (3379 km)
- Rio Branco to Recife - 2400 mi (3862 km)
- Rio Branco to Fortaleza - 2500 mi (4023 km)
- Rio Branco to Curitiba - 2200 mi (3541 km)
- Rio Branco to Porto Alegre - 2600 mi (4184 km)
- Rio Branco to Belém - 2000 mi (3219 km)
- Rio Branco to Macapá - 2300 mi (3701 km)
- Rio Branco to Palmas - 1600 mi (2575 km)
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