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Olinda

Olinda () is a historic city in Pernambuco, Brazil, in the Northeast Region. It is located on the country's northeastern Atlantic Ocean coast, in the Metropolitan Region of Recife, the state capital. It has a population of 349,976 people, covers , and has a population density of . It is noted as one of the best-preserved colonial cities in Brazil and has been inhabited since 1535.

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Olinda is a historic city on Brazil's northeastern coast in the state of Pernambuco, located within the Recife metropolitan area and home to nearly 350,000 people. It is significant as one of Brazil's best-preserved colonial cities, with roots dating back to 1535.

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Settlement.name: Olinda
Settlement.official_name: Municipality of Olinda
Settlement.settlement_type: Municipality
Settlement.image_flag: Bandeira de Olinda.png
Settlement.image_seal: Brasão de Olinda PE.png
Settlement.pushpin_map: Brazil
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Brazil
Settlement.image_map1: Brazil Pernambuco Olinda location map.svg
Settlement.map_caption: Location in the State of Pernambuco
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_type2: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Northeast
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.leader_name: Lupércio Carlos do Nascimento (Solidariedade)
Settlement.established_title: Founded
Settlement.established_date: March 12, 1535
Settlement.established_title2: Incorporated (as village)

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Official website

Prefeitura Municipal de Olinda

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Wikidata facts

Demonym: olindense
Population: 341394
Area: 41.681
Elevation: 16
Official website: www.olinda.pe.gov.br
Image: Montagem Olinda 2021.jpg
Dialing code: 081

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Commons category: Olinda
postal code: 53100-xxx
inception: 1535-03-12
Human Development Index: 0.735
native label: Olinda
electorate: 290877

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History
Geography
Economy
Economic indicators
Gallery
Historic Center
See also
References
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As the former capital of the Captaincy of Pernambuco during the colonial era, Olinda has many historical buildings—the center was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982—and a rich culture. The Carnaval of Olinda, a popular street party, is very similar to traditional Portuguese carnivals, with the addition of African influenced dances, reflecting the history of the Northeast. All the festivities are celebrated on the streets with no bleachers or roping, and, unlike in other cities, admission is free. There are hundreds of small musical groups (sometimes featuring a single performer) in many genres.