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Coxim

Coxim
Municipality
Coxim Ponte Velha.jpg
Official seal of Coxim
Seal
Coxim is located in Brazil
Coxim
Coxim
Coordinates: 18°30′25″S 54°45′36″W / 18.50694°S 54.76000°W / -18.50694; -54.76000
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.



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