Candangolândia () 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".
History
Early history Candangolândia originated during the construction of Brasília. As work on the new capital advanced, construction workers established a nearby settlement that became known as Cidade Livre ("Free City"). Candangolândia was founded on November 3, 1956, and it later received the status of an administrative region under Law No. 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.
See also List of administrative regions of the Federal District
Explanatory notes
References
External links
Regional Administration of Candangolândia website Government of the Federal District website