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Rio Branco

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MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.823.02459.0
February29.522.92438.2
March29.722.92678.3
April29.622.61698.8
May29.321.61049.5
June29.420.3489.9
July31.319.81610.7
August32.521.03810.4
September33.422.86810.0
October32.423.11179.9
November31.022.91939.3
December29.923.02938.9

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    Viscount of Rio Branco (1819–1880)

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01 · History

How Rio Branco took shape

How did Rio Branco develop within Brazil?

Rio Branco is a geographical location designating the capital city of the Brazilian state of Acre, situated within the country of Brazil. The municipality carries a name that translates from Portuguese as White River.

What entities share this historical name?

Historical figures associated with the designation include José Paranhos, Viscount of Rio Branco, who lived from 1819 to 1880 as a Brazilian statesman, journalist, diplomat, politician, and educator. Another notable figure is José Paranhos, Baron of Rio Branco, living from 1845 to 1912 as a Brazilian diplomat, lawyer, professor, politician, and historian. These namesakes connect to institutional honors such as the Order of Rio Branco and the diplomatic academy known as Instituto Rio Branco.

02 · Questions

Questions about Rio Branco

Frequently Asked Questions About Rio Branco

Rio Branco is a geographical entity in Brazil that functions as the capital city of the Brazilian state of Acre. The name Rio Branco translates from Portuguese to White River.

What geographic entities share the name Rio Branco? Beyond the capital city of Acre, the name applies to Rio Branco in Mato Grosso, the Rio Branco neighbourhood in Porto Alegre, Río Branco in Uruguay, Rio Branco do Ivaí, Rio Branco do Sul, and the former name of the Brazilian territory and later state of Roraima.

Are there historical figures associated with the name? Yes. José Paranhos, Viscount of Rio Branco, lived from 1819 to 1880 and worked as a Brazilian statesman, journalist, diplomat, politician, and educator. José Paranhos, Baron of Rio Branco, lived from 1845 to 1912 and served as a Brazilian diplomat, lawyer, professor, politician, and historian.

What other notable landmarks carry this designation? Avenida Rio Branco is a major street in central Rio de Janeiro. Additionally, Mount Rio Branco is located in Graham Land, Antarctica, and the Branco River is a tributary of the Rio Negro known in Brazil as Rio Branco.

03 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Rio Branco

What Defines the Cultural Legacy of Rio Branco?

Rio Branco is a city located in Brazil, serving as the capital city of the Brazilian state of Acre. The cultural and civic landscape of the nation carries the name through notable historical figures, including José Paranhos, the Viscount of Rio Branco (1819–1880), who worked as a Brazilian statesman, journalist, diplomat, politician, and educator, and José Paranhos, the Baron of Rio Branco (1845–1912), who served as a Brazilian diplomat, lawyer, professor, politician, and historian.

How Did Historical Diplomacy Shape the Region?

A major historical turning point is reflected in the establishment of institutions honoring these diplomats, such as the Order of Rio Branco (Ordem de Rio Branco) and the Instituto Rio Branco, which functions as Brazil's diplomatic academy. These entities connect the administrative geography of Rio Branco directly to the wider history of Brazilian statecraft and international relations.

Where Do Arts and Local Identity Converge?

Cultural life within the municipality encompasses regional sports, notably represented by the Rio Branco Football Club, a Brazilian football team from Rio Branco, Acre. The name additionally appears across broader national contexts, including Avenida Rio Branco, a major street situated in central Rio de Janeiro.

04 · Overview

Rio Branco, in brief

Where is Rio Branco located within Brazil?

Rio Branco is a city situated in Brazil, holding coordinates at latitude -9.97472 and longitude -67.81. Positioned within the administrative region of Acre, the municipality functions as the capital city of the Brazilian state of Acre.

What defines the administrative and geographical scope of Rio Branco?

Operating under the America/Rio_Branco timezone, the locality records a population of 419,452 residents. The name itself translates from Portuguese as White River, linking it conceptually to other geographic entities such as the Branco River, which serves as a tributary of the Rio Negro. Within the municipality, the local linguistic landscape includes pt-BR, es, en, and fr.

How does Rio Branco connect to historical and institutional markers?

The name Rio Branco echoes across various Brazilian institutions and honors, including the Order of Rio Branco (Ordem de Rio Branco) and the diplomatic academy known as Instituto Rio Branco. These designations trace back to historical figures such as José Paranhos, the Baron of Rio Branco (1845–1912), who worked as a Brazilian diplomat, lawyer, professor, politician, and historian, as well as José Paranhos, the Viscount of Rio Branco (1819–1880), recognized as a statesman, journalist, diplomat, politician, and educator.

What cultural and athletic organizations represent the area?

Athletic endeavors tied to the locality include the Rio Branco Football Club, a sporting team originating from Rio Branco, Acre. Additionally, the wider geographic and cultural nomenclature encompasses entities like the Copa Río Branco, which functioned as a national football team competition between Brazil and Uruguay.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Rio Branco located and what are its coordinates?

Rio Branco is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -9.9747, -67.8100, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

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What is the population and time zone of Rio Branco?

Rio Branco has a recorded population of approximately 419,452 and observes the America/Rio_Branco time zone.

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What languages and currency are used in Rio Branco?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Rio Branco include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.

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