Candangolândia[a] (Portuguese pronunciation: [kɐn.dɐn.ɡoˈlɐ̃n.dʒiɐ]) is an administrative region in the Federal District in Brazil. It is bordered by Brasília to the north, Lago Sul to the east, Park Way and Núcleo Bandeirante to the south, and Guará to the west. Its population is 16,196 according to a 2010 report.
Etymology
The name Candangolândia (lit. Land of the Candangos) derives itself from the regions first occupiers, the workers responsible for building Brasília, who were called "Candangos".[2]
History
Early history
Candangolândia traces its origins to the construction of Brasília. During the construction process, the workers that were involved with building the city made a settlement nearby, which was then called Cidade Livre (Free City).[3] Candangolândia was founded on November 3, 1956, receiving the status of administrative region, according to Law 658, of January 27, 1994.
Government
The government of Candangolândia, much like the other regions, is the Regional Administration. In a different fashion to municipalities, the Administrative Regions are administered by Regional Administrations, which are led by an administrator. Each administration is responsible for providing services to their respective regions, such as power, water, sanitation, and road infrastructure. The current administrator for Candangolândia is Pablo Valente.[4]
See also
Explanatory notes
- ^ English: Land of the Candangos
References
- ^ "Pesquisa Distrital por Amostra de Domicílios - 2010/2011" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Codeplan. Retrieved 2013-04-09.
- ^ "Candangolândia, no DF, completa 64 anos e ganha série documental sobre história da região". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2020-11-03. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ^ Ferreira Júnior, Hédio (2022-11-03). "Aos 66 anos, Candangolândia se moderniza sem perder sua história". Agência Brasília (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ^ "Perfil do Administrador – Administração Regional da Candangolândia" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-06-28.
