Varjão
District of Brasília
in Brasília of Federal District, Brazil

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-15.780 and -47.930 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -15° 46' 46" and W -47° 55' 46"
Currency and Currency Code:
Real - BRL
Spoken languages:
Portuguese, Spanish, English, French
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 08:15 AM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
UTC/GMT offset: -3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
10:17 am and 10:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
13.333 and 125.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Maranlig
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Brazil in South America

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Brazil.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Brazil. Last Update: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Delve into Varjão

The district Varjão of Brasília in Brasília (Federal District) is a subburb in Brazil and is a district of the nations capital.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Cristalina, Goiania, Caldas Novas, Taguatinga and Diamantina. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 74 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 67 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 76%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 93% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

26°C (80 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

28°C (83 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

25°C (78 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Grand Mercure Brasilia Eixo Monumental

Address
2,7 mi
Setor Hoteleiro Norte quadra 5 Bloco G
70710300 Brasília
Brazil

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Cullinan HPLUS Premium

Address
2,8 mi
SHN, Quadra 4, Bloco E
71015015 Brasilia
Brazil

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Saint Moritz HPLUS Express

Address
3,1 mi
SHN QD 01 Bloco B
70701-000 Brasília
Brazil

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Vision Hplus Express

Address
3,1 mi
Setor Hoteleiro Norte SHN Qd. 01, Bl. F, Área especial A
70701-00 Brasilia
Brazil

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Mercure Brasilia Lider Hotel

Address
2,7 mi
Shn Qd 5 Bloco I Asa Norte Brasilia - DF
70705912 Brasília
Brazil

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Nobile Suites Monumental

Address
2,8 mi
SHN Quadra 04, Lote B - Asa Norte
70704-00 Brasília
Brazil

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Metropolitan Flat

Address
3,0 mi
SHN Quadra 02, Bloco H
70702-905 Brasília
Brazil

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 23:59
Weekend: closed


Fusion HPLUS Express

Address
3,0 mi
Shn Quadra 1, Area Especial A, Bloco D
70701-040 Brasília
Brazil

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Allia Gran Hotel Brasilia Suites

Address
2,7 mi
SHN Quadra 05 Asa Norte
70505-000 Brasília
Brazil

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Athos Bulcao HPLUS Executive

Address
2,7 mi
Setor Hoteleiro Norte,SHN / Quadra 05, Bloco D - Asa Norte
70705-050 Brasília
Brazil

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Brazil

Brazil Listen/brəˈzɪl/, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in both South America and the Latin America region. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population, with over 193 million people. It is the largest Lusophone country in the world, and the only one in the Americas. Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Brazil has a coastline of 7,491 km .

Located at -15.75, -47.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Brazil, Countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Countries in South America, Federal constitutional republics, Former Portuguese colonies, G15 nations, G20 nations, Latin American countries, Liberal democracies, Member states of Mercosur, Member states of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries, Member states of the Union of South American Nations, Member states of the United Nations, Portuguese-speaking countries, States and territories established in 1822, Article Feedback 5 Additional Articles

Brasília

Brasília is the federal capital of Brazil and the seat of government of the Federal District. Administratively, the city is located in the Federal District which is in the Central-West Region. Physically, it is located in the Brazilian Highlands. It has a population of about 2,562,963 (3,716,996 in the metropolitan area) as of the 2008 IBGE estimate, making it the fourth largest city in Brazil. However, as a metropolitan area, it ranks lower at sixth in population.

Located at -15.7989, -47.8667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Brasília, Cities in Brazil, State capitals in Brazil, Capitals in South America, Planned cities in Brazil, Planned capitals, Populated places established in 1960, Populated places in Federal District (Brazil), Administrative regions of Federal District (Brazil), Oscar Niemeyer buildings, Modernist heritage districts

National Congress of Brazil

The National Congress of Brazil (Portuguese: Congresso Nacional do Brasil) is the legislative body of Brazil's federal government. Unlike regional legislative bodies – Legislative Assemblies and City Councils -, the Congress is bicameral, composed of the Federal Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. The Senate represents the 26 states and the Federal District. Each State and the Federal District has a representation of three Senators, who are elected by popular ballot for a term of eight years.

Located at -15.7997, -47.8642 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National legislatures, Government of Brazil, Politics of Brazil, Parliaments by country, Oscar Niemeyer buildings, Bicameral legislatures

Central Bank of Brazil

The Central Bank of Brazil is Brazil's central bank. It was established on December 31, 1964. The Central Bank is linked with the Ministry of Finance. Like other central banks, the Brazilian central bank is the principal monetary authority of the country. It received this authority when it was founded by three different institutions: the Bureau of Currency and Credit (SUMOC), the Bank of Brazil (BB), and the National Treasury.

Located at -15.8031, -47.8855 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Banks of Brazil, Central banks, 1964 establishments in Brazil, Banks established in 1964

Central-West Region, Brazil

The Central-West Region of Brazil (Portuguese: Região Centro-Oeste do Brasil) is composed of the states of Goiás, Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul; along with Distrito Federal (Federal District), where Brazil's national capital, Brasília, is situated. This Region is right in the heart of Brazil, representing 18.86% of the national territory.

Located at -15.7797, -47.9306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Regions of Brazil

University of Brasília

The University of Brasília is a Brazilian public universities funded by the Brazilian federal government. It is located in the country's capital, Brasília. In Brasilia there are over 114 colleges recognized by the MEC (Ministry of Education).

Located at -15.7614, -47.8664 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Universities in Brazil, Educational institutions established in 1962, Buildings and structures in Brasília, Forestry education, Oscar Niemeyer buildings

Paranoá Lake

Paranoá Lake, or Lago do Paranoá, is an artificial lake located in Brasília, the capital of Brazil. On the east side of the city, the Paranoá River has been dammed to form this large lake, which has a circumference of 80 km .

Located at -15.7806, -47.8225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Brazil, Geography of Federal District (Brazil)

Supreme Federal Court

The Supreme Federal Court is the supreme court (court of last resort) of Brazil, serving primarily as the Constitutional Court of the country. It is the highest court of law in Brazil for constitutional issues and its rulings cannot be appealed. On questions involving exclusively lower legislation, the highest court is, by rule, the Superior Court of Justice.

Located at -15.803, -47.861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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National supreme courts, Politics of Brazil, Constitutional courts, Judicial system of Brazil

Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha

Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha. is a multi-purpose stadium in Brasília, Brazil. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 70,064. and was built in 1974. It hosts the home games of Legião Futebol Clube. Estádio Mané Garrincha is owned by the Department of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation of Distrito Federal. The name is a homage to the football legend Mané Garrincha, who won the 1958 and 1962 World Cup with the Brazil national team.

Located at -15.7835, -47.8992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Brazil, Sports venues completed in 1974, Sports venues in Brasília, Multi-purpose stadiums in Brazil, 2016 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic football venues, 2014 FIFA World Cup stadiums

Palácio do Planalto

The Palácio do Planalto is the official workplace of the President of Brazil. It is located in the national capital of Brasília. The building was designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer and inaugurated on April 21, 1960. It has been the workplace of every Brazilian president since Juscelino Kubitschek. It is located at the Praça dos Três Poderes, to the east of the National Congress and across from the Supreme Federal Court.

Located at -15.7997, -47.8642 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Brasília, Official residences in Brazil, Presidential palaces, Modernist architecture in Brazil, Oscar Niemeyer buildings, Visitor attractions in Brasília

Cathedral of Brasília

The Cathedral of Brasília (Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora Aparecida- "Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady Aparecida") is the Roman Catholic cathedral serving Brasília, Brazil, and serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of Brasília. It was designed by Oscar Niemeyer, and was completed and dedicated on May 31, 1970. The cathedral is a hyperboloid structure constructed from 16 concrete columns, weighing 90 tons each.

Located at -15.7983, -47.8756 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Brasília, Roman Catholic cathedrals in Brazil, Roman Catholic churches completed in 1970, Hyperboloid structures, Modernist architecture in Brazil, Oscar Niemeyer buildings, Visitor attractions in Brasília

Monumental Axis

The Monumental Axis ("Eixo Monumental" in Portuguese) is a central avenue in Brasília's city design. The avenue begins on the National Congress of Brazil building and is considered part of the DF-002 road. Its first section is known as "Ministries Esplanade" ("Esplanada dos Ministérios"), as it is surrounded by ministries buildings. Many important government buildings, monuments and memorials are located on the Monumental Axis.

Located at -15.7869, -47.9036 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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National museums of Brazil, National squares, Museum districts, Monuments and memorials in Brazil, Buildings and structures in Brasília, Oscar Niemeyer buildings

Praça dos Três Poderes

Praça dos Três Poderes (Three Powers Plaza) is a plaza in Brasília, the capital of Brazil. The name is derived from the presence of the three governmental powers around the plaza: the Executive, represented by the Palácio do Planalto (presidential office); the Legislative represented by the Congresso Nacional (National Congress); and the Judiciary, represented by the Supremo Tribunal Federal (Federal Supreme Court).

Located at -15.8008, -47.8614 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Oscar Niemeyer buildings, Buildings and structures in Brasília, Visitor attractions in Brasília

Brasilia TV Tower

The Brasília TV Tower was completed in 1967 (the observation platform was opened in 1965) at a height of 218 meters, but in 1987 another 6 meter was added by the TV channel Bandeirantes. Now the TV Tower is 224 m height. This tower is the second tallest tower in Brasilia and is also one of the most noticeable when you drive across Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge. It is located on Brasilia's Monumental Axis.

Located at -15.7906, -47.8928 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Towers in Brazil, Buildings and structures in Brasília, Buildings and structures completed in 1967

Ministry of External Relations (Brazil)

The Ministry of Foreign Relations conducts Brazil's foreign relations with other countries. It is commonly referred to in Brazilian media and diplomatic jargon as the Itamaraty, after the palace which houses the ministry (originally in Rio de Janeiro, and currently in a second location which also bears this name Brasília). The ministry is currently headed by Chancellor Antonio Patriota. The Ministry of Foreign Relations operates the Rio Branco Institute and the Alexandre de Gusmão Foundation.

Located at -15.801, -47.867 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Foreign relations of Brazil, Foreign affairs ministries, Government ministries of Brazil, Ministries established in 1736, Oscar Niemeyer buildings, 1736 establishments in Brazil

Tribunal de Contas da União

The Tribunal de Contas da União (Court of Accounts of the Union, often referred to as TCU) is the Brazilian federal accountability office. It is an arm of the Legislative Branch of the Brazilian government, to assist Congress in its Constitutional incumbency to exercise external audit over the Executive Branch. Its members, called ministers, are appointed by the National Congress and the President of Brazil.

Located at -15.8039, -47.8633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Government of Brazil

Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet (Brasília)

Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet is a race course in Brasília, the capital of Brazil. With 5.476 km of length, the name of the circuit was originally Autódromo de Brasília at the establishment in 1974, but later changed to the current name. The circuit brought a non-championship Formula One race to Brasília one week after 1974's official Brazilian GP.

Located at -15.7761, -47.9001 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Motorsport venues in Brazil, Sports venues in Brasília

Palácio do Jaburu

The Palácio do Jaburu (English: Palace of the Jabiru) is the official residence of the Vice-President of Brazil. The palace was designed, along with the rest of the city of Brasília, by Oscar Niemeyer and inaugurated in 1977. It is located near the Palácio da Alvorada in Brasília. The name comes from a common bird of the region, the Jabiru. The Jaburu was projected in 1973 and inaugurated in 1977 - seventeen years after the inauguration of Brasília.

Located at -15.7997, -47.8642 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Official residences in Brazil, Presidential palaces, Buildings and structures in Brasília, Oscar Niemeyer buildings, Houses completed in 1977

Nilson Nelson Gymnasium

Nilson Nelson Gymnasium (Ginásio Nilson Nelson) is an indoor sporting arena located in Brasília, Brazil. The capacity of the arena is 16,600 spectators and it was built in 1973. It is used mainly for basketball, futsal and volleyball and will some host matches during the 2008 FIFA Futsal World Cup.

Located at -15.7831, -47.9031 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in Brazil, Sports venues in Brasília

Paranoá Island

The Paranoá Island is the largest of the three islands of Lake Paranoá in Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil. It is approximately 1.54 hectares, is located close to the ML 4 of Lago Norte neighborhood and is declared Lake Paranoá Ecological Reserve. The other two islands are Retiro Island and Clubes Island.

Located at -15.7425, -47.8325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Islands of Brazil, Lake islands of South America

Lago Norte

Lago Norte is an administrative region of the Federal District, Brazil. It is considered a suburb of Brasília. Lago Norte is a neighborhood of predominantly upper middle class housing.

Located at -15.7406, -47.8564 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Cities in Brazil, Populated places in Federal District (Brazil), Administrative regions of Federal District (Brazil)

Retiro Island (Brasília)

The Retiro Island is the second largest of the three islands of Lake Paranoá in Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil. It is approximately 1.0 hectare, is located close to the ML 7 of Lago Norte neighborhood and is declared Lake Paranoá Ecological Reserve. The other two islands are Paranoá Island and Clubes Island.

Located at -15.7589, -47.8208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Brazil, Lake islands of South America

Cláudio Santoro National Theater

The Cláudio Santoro National Theater (Teatro Nacional Cláudio Santoro) is a multi-theater building in Brasília, Brazil. It was designed by Oscar Niemeyer in the Modern architectural style. Construction began on July 30, 1960, and the building was completed in 1966. Built in the shape of a truncated pyramid, it is the largest building in Brasilia designed by Niemeyer specifically for the arts. The building was closed for renovation in 1976, and was reopened on April 21, 1981.

Located at -15.7922, -47.8802 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1966, Buildings and structures in Brasília, Oscar Niemeyer buildings, Theatres in Brazil, Visitor attractions in Brasília

Brasilia Digital TV Tower

The Brasilia Digital TV Tower, also known as cerrado flower, is a broadcast tower which made digital television signal available for the whole Federal District of Brazil. Despite having been initially planned to open to the public on April 21, 2010, as a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the City of Brasília, the tower was only inaugurated two years later on April 21, 2012. The tower has been projected by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and has cost R$ 75 million.

Located at -15.6994, -47.8297 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Articles created via the Article Wizard, Communication towers, Towers in Brazil, Buildings and structures in Brasília, Visitor attractions in Brasília

Itamaraty Palace

The Itamaraty Palace is the headquarters of the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil. It is located in the national capital of Brasília. The building was designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer and inaugurated on April 21, 1970. It is located to the east of the National Congress building along the Ministries Esplanade, near the Praça dos Três Poderes.

Located at -15.801, -47.867 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Brasília, Oscar Niemeyer buildings


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Varjão