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New analysis of the national geography brought another piece of land to Brazil
The Brazilian territory grew in 2022, according to a survey by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), released this Wednesday (29), in Rio de Janeiro. However, the study adjusted the country's total area to 8.510.417,771 km², representing an increase of 72,2 km², which may slightly modify some economic aspects and geopolitics.
The IBGE stated that the increase in territory is due to new international border delineations in stretches of Amazonas, Rondônia, Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul. The improvement stems from the physical reality of the region's rivers and is in line with data provided by the Boundary Demarcating Commissions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Check it all out here!
Learn more about this new territorial study carried out by the agency with the video below
Changes to city and state boundaries
The IBGE also released updated maps with the new boundaries of 174 Brazilian municipalities. The changes in the political-administrative division of these cities took place between May 1, 2021 and July 31, 2022. In addition, the updates result from the publication of new legislation, judicial decision and technical reports/opinions prepared by the state bodies responsible for the political division -administrative of each state and forwarded to IBGE.
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The state with the highest number of changes in municipal boundaries was Rio Grande do Sul, followed by Pernambuco and Paraná. There were also changes in Mato Grosso, Maranhão, Rio Grande do Norte, Tocantins and Goiás. Information about the changes can be found on the IBGE website.
With the recalculation of borders, Brazil expands its territory and updates the political-administrative divisions of its municipalities. These changes reflect the constant evolution of the country's geography and reaffirm the importance of keeping statistical data up to date for a better understanding of the Brazilian territory.
The impact of changes in borders and municipalities
Changes in borders and municipalities can have a significant impact on different areas of the country. For example, changes in territorial division can affect the control and management of natural resources such as rivers and forests, in addition to having economic and political consequences.
In addition, updating municipal divisions may affect the distribution of resources, such as taxes and government investment, among affected municipalities. Therefore, it is important that these changes are well planned and properly implemented to minimize possible negative impacts.
The recalculation of Brazilian borders can have significant impacts on the country's economy, especially in the regions involved. Furthermore, with the expansion of the territory in areas such as Amazonas and Mato Grosso, new business and investment opportunities may arise.
On the other hand, the demarcation of new borders can generate conflicts between neighboring countries and demand adjustments in international agreements and treaties. It is important that the governments involved maintain constant dialogue and find peaceful solutions to possible territorial disputes.
IBGE's role in monitoring borders and municipalities
IBGE plays a key role in monitoring Brazil's borders and municipalities. After all, the institute is responsible for collecting and analyzing the country's geographic and demographic data, including information on territorial divisions.
With the recalculation of the borders and the updating of the limits of the municipalities, the IBGE guarantees that the geographic and population information of the country are always updated and accurate. However, this is fundamental for planning public policies, in addition to allowing studies and research to be carried out in different areas, such as the economy, environment and health.
In short, the recalculation of borders and the update of Brazilian municipal boundaries carried out by the IBGE in 2022 demonstrates the importance of constantly updating and improving the country's geographic information. In addition to providing more accurate data on the national territory, these changes have a direct impact on the lives of people residing in the affected regions. After all, this influences from the political-administrative division to issues related to the environment and natural resources.
It is a job that requires technical mastery, attention to detail and cooperation between different government agencies and institutions. Finally, the dissemination of this information is essential to guarantee transparency and access to information for all Brazilians, in addition to being an indispensable tool for decision-making in several areas, such as urban, agricultural, environmental and infrastructure planning.
