Jardim Botânico, Federal District

Jardim Botânico
Administrative region
Região Administrativa de Jardim Botânico Administrative Region of Jardim Botânico
Flag
Location of Jardim Botânico in the Federal District
Coordinates: 15°52′00″S 47°47′21″W
Country	Brazil
Region	Central-West
State	Federal District
Established	13 December 1999
Government
• Regional administrator	Aderivaldo Martins Cardoso
Area
• Total	292 km2 (113 sq mi)
Population
• Total	51,650
Time zone	UTC−3 (BRT)
Area code	+55 61
Website	www.admjardimbotanico.df.gov.br

Jardim Botânico is an administrative region in the Federal District in Brazil. The administrative region is basically made up of gated communities. The area formerly belonged to the Taboquinha and Papuda farms, although there is controversy regarding the correct delimitation of each. Jardim Botânico was founded on December 13, 1999, receiving the status of administrative region, according to Law 3435, of August 31, 2004.

See also

• List of administrative regions of the Federal District

External links

• Regional Administration of Jardim Botânico website
• Government of the Federal District website