Borba is a

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in the state of Amazonas in

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Geography

Borba is located on the banks of the

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around south of

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. Its population was 41,748 (2020) and its area is 44,251 km². The city is the seat of the Territorial Prelature of Borba. The municipality contains 46% of the Rio Madeira Sustainable Development Reserve, created in 2006. It contains about 10% of the Matupiri State Park, created in 2009 along the Matupiri River. It fully contains the Matupiri Sustainable Development Reserve, created in 2009. It contain 21% of the Igapó-Açu Sustainable Development Reserve, also created in 2009. Borba also contains about 60% of the Acari National Park created by president

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in 2016 in the last week before her provisional removal from office.

History

Founded in 1728 as the

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mission Aldea Trocano by Portuguese Padre João Sampaio. In 1755, it became the first ''vila'' (Portuguese town) in what was then the new captaincy of Rio Negro, named Borba.

Economy

The economy of Borba depends largely on fishing, agriculture, and extractive activities like rubber extraction and cocoa harvesting. The city is served by Borba Airport.

References

Municipalities in Amazonas (Brazilian state) {{AmazonasBR-geo-stub