Coxim | ||
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Municipality | ||
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Coordinates: 18°30′25″S 54°45′36″W / 18.50694°S 54.76000°W | ||
Country | Brazil | |
State | Mato Grosso do Sul | |
Region | Center-West | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Aluizio São José | |
Area | ||
• Total | 6,411.552 km2 (2,475.514 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 238 m (781 ft) | |
Population (2007) | ||
• Total | 31,797 | |
• Density | 5.0/km2 (13/sq mi) | |
Demonym(s) | Coxinenses | |
Time zone | UTC-4 (UTC-4) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (UTC-3) | |
Postal Code | 79400-000 | |
Area code(s) | +55 67 | |
Website | Official website |
Coxim is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Its population was 33,021 (2005) and its area is 6,412 km². It was founded in 1729.
It is located at the confluence of the Coxim and Taquari rivers. Its economy is based on tourism, fishing and animal husbandry.