Planaltina, Federal District
Planaltina | |
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| Região Administrativa de Planaltina Administrative Region of Planaltina | |
Clockwise from top: Aerial view, Pedra Fundamental, Planaltina bus terminal, Planaltina Regional Hospital, UnB Planaltina Campus, Planaltina Historic Center Museum | |
Localization of Planaltina in Federal District | |
| Coordinates: 15°37′09″S 47°39′09″W / 15.61917°S 47.65250°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Central-West |
| State | Federal District |
| Founded | August 19, 1859 |
| Government | |
| • Regional administrator | Vicente Salgueiro Baño Salgado |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,534.69 km2 (592.55 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,000 m (3,000 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 164,939 |
| • Density | 11/km2 (30/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Planaltinense |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Postal Code (CEP) | 73300-000 |
| Area code | +55 61 |
| Website | www.planaltina.df.gov.br |
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Planaltina (Portuguese pronunciation: [plɐ.nawˈtʃi.nɐ]) is an administrative region in the Federal District in Brazil. It is located in the east of the Federal District, bordering Fercal, Sobradinho, and Itapoã to the west, and Paranoá to the south. With an area of 1.534 square kilometers, it is the largest administrative region of the Federal District. Planaltina has a population of 177.540. The region seat was founded in 1859 and is the oldest city in the Federal District.