Mar Vermelho, Alagoas

Mar Vermelho
Etymology: Means in Brazilian Portuguese "Red sea", due to the existence of a lake in the area which had trees on its banks, with the red leaves of the trees falling onto the lake, the lake turned red, resembling a red sea
Location of Mar Vermelho in Alagoas
Mar Vermelho
Mar Vermelho
Coordinates: 9°26′52″S 36°23′16″W / 9.44778°S 36.38778°W / -9.44778; -36.38778
Country Brazil
RegionNortheast
State Alagoas
Founded25 March 1962
Government
  MayorAndré Brandão de Almeida (MDB) (2025-2028)
  Vice MayorHermann Elson de Almeida Filho (MDB) (2025-2028)
Area
  Total
91.741 km2 (35.421 sq mi)
Elevation
732 m (2,402 ft)
Population
 (2022)
  Total
3,155
  Density34.39/km2 (89.1/sq mi)
DemonymMar-vermelhense (Brazilian Portuguese)
Time zoneUTC-03:00 (Brasília Time)
Postal code
57730-000
HDI (2010)0.577 – medium
Websitemarvermelho.al.gov.br

Mar Vermelho is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Alagoas. Its population is 3,494 (2020) and its area is 91,741 km2.