Poconé

Poconé is a municipality in the state of Mato Grosso in the Central-West Region of Brazil.^[2][3][4][5] The Bento Gomes River passes within a few kilometers of the village.

Poconé
Municipality
Pantanal near Poconé
Location in Mato Grosso
Coordinates: 16°16′N 56°38′W
Country	Brazil
Region	Center-West
State	Mato Grosso
Mesoregion	Centro-Sul Mato-Grossense
Population  (2020 [1])
• Total	33,315
Time zone	UTC−3 (BRT)

The municipality contains part of the Taiamã Ecological Station.^[6] The municipality contains 57% of the 108,960 hectares (269,200 acres) Encontro das Águas State Park, created in 2004.^[7]

See also

• List of municipalities in Mato Grosso

External links

• Pantanal Escapes - Travel Guide and tourist information for Poconé