Riacho Fundo II is an administrative region (Região Administrativa) of the Federal District (Distrito Federal) in Brazil. It is situated in the western sector of the district and forms part of the Brasília metropolitan area. The region was delineated as a separate administrative entity by the Government of the Federal District, separating it from the previously larger area known as Riacho Fundo.
The governance of Riacho Fundo II is conducted by a regional administrator appointed by the Governor of the Federal District, in accordance with the administrative structure established for all regions within the district. The region falls under the jurisdiction of the Federal District’s municipal services, including urban planning, public health, education, and infrastructure maintenance.
Geographically, Riacho Fundo II is bordered by the administrative regions of Riacho Fundo I, Sobradinho II, and Sudoeste/Octogonal, among others. The area is characterized by residential neighborhoods, commercial zones, and pockets of green space, reflecting the broader urban development patterns of the Federal District.
Population and demographic data for Riacho Fundo II are collected by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE); however, specific census figures for the region are not separately published in the most recent publicly available datasets. Consequently, precise demographic statistics are unavailable at this time.
As a component of the Federal District, Riacho Fundo II observes the same legal and political framework as the other administrative regions, participating in district-wide initiatives and programs. Further detailed information about the region’s history, socio‑economic profile, and development plans may be obtained from official publications of the Government of the Federal District.
