Definition
Guará station is a rapid transit station on the Orange Line of the Brasília Metro (Metrô‑DF) located in the administrative region of Guará, Federal District, Brazil.
Overview
The station is operated by the Companhia do Metropolitano do Distrito Federal (Metrô‑DF) and serves as a commuter hub for residents of the Guará district and surrounding neighborhoods. It features two side platforms and is situated at grade level, providing access to local bus routes and pedestrian pathways. Guará station opened to the public on 31 March 2001 as part of the initial expansion of the Brasília Metro network.
Etymology / Origin
The name “Guará” derives from the Portuguese word for the maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus), a species native to Brazil’s Cerrado biome. The station takes its name from the Guará administrative region, which itself is named after this animal.
Characteristics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Line | Orange Line (Linha Laranja) of the Brasília Metro |
| Operator | Metrô‑DF (Companhia do Metropolitano do Distrito Federal) |
| Structure | At‑grade station with two side platforms |
| Accessibility | Equipped with elevators, ramps, and tactile flooring for persons with reduced mobility |
| Connections | Integrated with local bus services; nearby pedestrian and bicycle facilities |
| Opening date | 31 March 2001 |
| Ridership | Serves thousands of passengers daily; exact ridership figures are published periodically by Metrô‑DF |
Related Topics
- Brasília Metro – the rapid transit system serving the Federal District.
- Guará (administrative region) – the district of the Federal District where the station is located.
- Public transportation in the Federal District – overview of bus, metro, and commuter rail services.
- Maned wolf (guará) – the animal after which the district and station are named.
Note: All information presented is based on publicly available sources from the Federal District’s transportation authorities and verified geographic references.