city, southern Espírito Santo estado (state), eastern Brazil. It lies along the Itapemirim River, at 95 feet (29 m) above sea level and about 30 miles (48 km) inland from the Atlantic coast. It was given city status in 1889. Cachoeiro de Itapemirim is a marble-quarrying and manufacturing centre and serves a coffee and livestock-raising region. It lies on the main highway and railroad linking Vitória, the state capital (70 miles 【113 km】 northeast), with Campos, in Rio de Janeiro state. It has an airfield and is the base of operation for a major interstate bus company. Pop. (2005 est.) 172,900.