Bom Jesus do Tocantins, Tocantins

Not to be confused with Bom Jesus do Tocantins, Pará.

Bom Jesus do Tocantins is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Tocantins. Its population is estimated at 5,008 (2020), and its area is 1333 km².^[2]

Bom Jesus do Tocantins
Municipality
Location in Tocantins state
Bom Jesus do Tocantins Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 8°57′54″S 48°9′57″W
Country	Brazil
Region	North
State	Tocantins
Area
• Total	1,333 km2 (515 sq mi)
Population  (2020 [1])
• Total	5,008
• Density	3.8/km2 (9.7/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−3 (BRT)

The Kỳikatêjê and Parkatêjê languages are spoken by the Kỳikatêjê and Parkatêjê peoples respectively in Terra Indígena Mãe Maria, which is located within the municipality of Bom Jesus do Tocantins.^[3]

Sports

In 2009, Gavião Kyikatejê Futebol Clube was founded in Bom Jesus do Tocantins, becoming the first professional indigenous football club in Brazil.^[4][5]

See also

• List of municipalities in Tocantins