Gama, Federal District

Gama
Região Administrativa de Gama
Administrative Region of Gama
Clockwise from top: Skyline; Bezerrão; Capela São Francisco; Forum; and Balão do Periquito
Localization of Gama in Federal District
Gama
Localization of Gama in Brazil
Coordinates: 16°01′10″S 48°04′01″W / 16.01944°S 48.06694°W / -16.01944; -48.06694
Country Brazil
RegionCentral-West
State Federal District
FoundedOctober 12, 1960
Government
  Regional administratorMaria Antônia Rodrigues Magalhães
Area
  Total
27.634 km2 (10.670 sq mi)
Elevation
1,000 m (3,000 ft)
Population
 (2010)
  Total
127,121
  Density4,600/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
DemonymGamense
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Postal Code (CEP)
72400-000
Area code+55 61
Websitewww.gama.df.gov.br

Gama (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈɡɐ.ma]) is an administrative region in the Federal District in Brazil. It is bordered by Recanto das Emas to the north, Riacho Fundo II and Park Way to the northeast, and Santa Maria to the east.