🇧🇷 Cuiaba, Brazil

Local time, sunrise, sunset, and timezone facts for Cuiaba.

At a glance

IANA timezone
America/Cuiaba
Country
Brazil
Population
603,144
Latitude
-15.5696
Longitude
-56.0850
Demonym
Founded
1719
Area
3,495.424 km²
Elevation
165 m
Airports
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About Cuiaba

Cuiabá is the capital city and the largest city of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso. It is located near the geographical centre of South America and also forms the metropolitan area of Mato Grosso, along with the neighbouring town of Várzea Grande. The city's name is an indigenous Bororo word meaning 'arrow-fishing', The city was founded in 1719, during the gold rush, and it has been the state capital since 1818. The city is a trading centre for an extensive cattle-raising and agricultural area. The capital is among the fastest-growing cities in Brazil, followed by the growth of agribusiness in Mato Grosso, despite the recession that is affecting Brazilian industries. Cuiabá was one of the host cities for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

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