Rondônia, Brazil · South America
Porto Velho sits on the route: 25 minutes from Candeias do Jamari.
Porto Velho is a city located in Rondônia, Brazil. With a population of 548,952, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Porto Velho sits in Brazil, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Porto Velho time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Porto Velho to your route.
Porto Velho (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpoʁtu ˈvɛʎu], Old Port) is the capital of the Brazilian state of Rondônia, in the upper Amazon River basin. The population is 460,434 people (as of the IBGE 2022 estimation). Located on the border of Rondônia and the state of Amazonas, the town is an important trading centerRead more
for cassiterite, the mining of tin, which represents the most important economic activity in the region, as well as a transportation and communication center. It is on the eastern shore of the Madeira River, one of the main tributaries of the Amazon River. It is also Rondônia's largest city, and the largest state capital of Brazil by area.
The municipality occupies most of the border between Amazonas and Rondônia, and is both the westernmost and northernmost city in the state.
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Porto Velho is located in Rondônia, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -8.7619 latitude, -63.9039 longitude.
Porto Velho has a population of approximately 548,952 people, making it a city in Brazil.
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