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Recanto das Emas

Federal District, Brazil · South America

About Recanto das Emas

Recanto das Emas is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Samambaia, 24km from Cathedral of Brasília.

Recanto das Emas is a city located in Federal District, Brazil. With a population of 115,550, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Recanto das Emas sits in Brazil, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Sao Paulo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Recanto das Emas to your route.

About Recanto das Emas

Recanto das Emas is an administrative region in the Federal District in Brazil. It is located to the westmost area of the Federal District, being bordered by Samambaia to the north, Riacho Fundo II to the east, Gama to the south, and the border to Goiás to the west. Recanto das Emas was founded on July 28, 1993,

Read more receiving the status of administrative region, according to Law 510, of July 28, 1993.

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Where is Recanto das Emas located?

Recanto das Emas is located in Federal District, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -15.9086 latitude, -48.0645 longitude.

What is the population of Recanto das Emas?

Recanto das Emas has a population of approximately 115,550 people, making it a city in Brazil.

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Quick Information

Population
115,550
Continent
South America
Country
Brazil
Region
Federal District
Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-15.9086, -48.0645

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Brazil

Police
190
Ambulance
192
Fire
193
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Recanto das Emas

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Cathedral of Brasília

Oscar Niemeyer's hyperboloid modernist cathedral with 16 curved concrete columns and stunning stained glass.

24 km · about 25 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Recanto das Emas.

Riacho Fundo II

🇧🇷 Brazil

2 km awayPop. 105,210

Samambaia

🇧🇷 Brazil

5 km awayPop. 218,840

Riacho Fundo

🇧🇷 Brazil

6 km awayPop. 39,552

Taguatinga

🇧🇷 Brazil

8 km awayPop. 193,367

Águas Claras

🇧🇷 Brazil

9 km awayPop. 128,486

Pôr do Sol

🇧🇷 Brazil

9 km awayPop. 101,866

Núcleo Bandeirante

🇧🇷 Brazil

11 km awayPop. 21,636

Vicente Pires

🇧🇷 Brazil

12 km awayPop. 96,871

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