Anchieta, Espírito Santo

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Anchieta is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. Its population was 29,779 in 2020 and its area is 412 km2 (159 sq mi).[2] Its average elevation is 2 m (6.6 ft) above sea level.

Anchieta
Municipality of Anchieta
Coat of arms of Anchieta
Anchieta is located in Brazil
Anchieta
Anchieta
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 20°48′20″S 40°38′40″W / 20.80556°S 40.64444°W / -20.80556; -40.64444
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateEspírito Santo
Area
 • Total412 km2 (159 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total29,779
 • Density72/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

Formerly known as Reritiba, the city was renamed after the Jesuit Spanish missionary and saint José de Anchieta (1534-1597).

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