# Instituto Estadual do Património Cultural
**Wikidata**: [Q10302467](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10302467)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/instituto-estadual-do-patrimonio-cultural

## Summary
Instituto Estadual do Património Cultural (INEPAC) is a Brazilian government agency tasked with overseeing cultural heritage in the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is identified by multiple authority identifiers and is represented in Wikidata and Wikimedia projects focused on cultural heritage.

## Key Facts
- Alias: INEPAC  
- Country: Brazil  
- VIAF ID: 139552500  
- Instance of: government agency  
- Sitelink count (government agency class): 47  
- Sitelink count (entity): 1  
- Wikipedia language: pt  
- Main Wikidata property: P5549  
- Applies to jurisdiction: Rio de Janeiro  
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/120sk595  
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n80071972 (referenced via P248 Q54919, P813 2019-03-06)  
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007459287105171 (referenced via P248 Q106509962)  
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Cultural Heritage and GLAM catalogues  
- Related description: government agency — organisational part of a government responsible for specific public services such as health, judiciary, education, transportation, foreign affairs, etc.

## FAQs
**What is the alias of Instituto Estadual do Património Cultural?**  
Its alias is INEPAC.

**In which country is Instituto Estadual do Património Cultural located?**  
It is located in Brazil.

**What is the VIAF identifier for Instituto Estadual do Património Cultural?**  
The VIAF ID is 139552500.

**What type of entity is Instituto Estadual do Património Cultural classified as?**  
It is classified as a government agency.

**How many sitelinks are associated with the government agency class to which it belongs?**  
The government agency class has a sitelink count of 47.

**How many sitelinks does the Instituto Estadual do Património Cultural entity itself have?**  
The entity has a sitelink count of 1.

**Which language version of Wikipedia covers Instituto Estadual do Património Cultural?**  
The Portuguese (pt) version of Wikipedia covers it.

**What is the main Wikidata property linked to Instituto Estadual do Património Cultural?**  
The main Wikidata property is P5549.

**To which jurisdiction does Instituto Estadual do Património Cultural apply?**  
It applies to the jurisdiction of Rio de Janeiro.

**What is the Google Knowledge Graph ID for Instituto Estadual do Património Cultural?**  
The Google Knowledge Graph ID is /g/120sk595.

**What is the Library of Congress Authority ID for Instituto Estadual do Património Cultural and its references?**  
The Library of Congress Authority ID is n80071972, with references P248 Q54919 and P813 2019-03-06.

**What is the National Library of Israel J9U ID for Instituto Estadual do Património Cultural and its reference?**  
The National Library of Israel J9U ID is 987007459287105171, referenced by P248 Q106509962.

**On which Wikimedia project focus list is Instituto Estadual do Património Cultural included?**  
It is on the focus list for Cultural Heritage and GLAM catalogues.

**What is the general description of a government agency as related to Instituto Estadual do Património Cultural?**  
A government agency is an organisational part of a government responsible for specific public services such as health, judiciary, education, transportation, foreign affairs, etc.

## Why It Matters
Instituto Estadual do Património Cultural matters because it functions as a government agency dedicated to cultural heritage within Rio de Janeiro, contributing to the preservation and management of the state’s historical assets. As part of Brazil’s public administration, it helps ensure that cultural resources are maintained for public benefit and scholarly study. Its inclusion in international authority files and Wikimedia projects enhances discoverability and supports global efforts to document and protect cultural heritage.

## Notable For
- Possesses the alias INEPAC, used in official and bibliographic contexts.  
- Holds a distinct VIAF identifier (139552500) linking it to global authority data.  
- Is assigned a specific Library of Congress Authority ID (n80071972) with verifiable reference dates.  
- Features a National Library of Israel J9U ID (987007459287105171) for cross‑catalog integration.  
- Appears in the Google Knowledge Graph under ID /g/120sk595.  
- Is tagged with the Wikidata property P5549, indicating its specialized data model.  
- Listed on the Wikimedia focus list for Cultural Heritage and GLAM catalogues, highlighting its relevance to open‑knowledge initiatives.  
- Classified as a government agency, placing it within the broader framework of Brazilian public institutions responsible for specific services.

## Body

### Identification and Aliases
The entity is known by the alias **INEPAC**. This abbreviated form appears in authority records and is used alongside the full name Instituto Estadual do Património Cultural.

### Jurisdiction
Instituto Estadual do Património Cultural applies its authority to the **state of Rio de Janeiro**. This jurisdictional scope defines the geographic area for which it oversees cultural heritage matters.

### Authority Identifiers
- **VIAF ID:** 139552500  
- **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n80071972, with supporting references:  
  - P248 linking to Q54919  
  - P813 indicating the reference date 2019-03-06  
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID:** 987007459287105171, with reference:  
  - P248 linking to Q106509962  
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/120sk595  

These identifiers allow the institution to be uniquely referenced across library, archival, and knowledge‑graph systems.

### Classification
The entity’s **instance_of** property is **government agency**. According to the related description, a government agency is an organisational part of a government responsible for specific public services such as health, judiciary, education, transportation, foreign affairs, etc. This classification situates Instituto Estadual do Património Cultural within Brazil’s administrative structure.

### Wikidata and Wikimedia Properties
- **Main Wikidata property:** P5549  
- **Wikipedia language:** Portuguese (pt) only  
- **Sitelink count (entity):** 1  
- **Sitelink count (government agency class):** 47  
- **On focus list of Wikimedia project:** Cultural Heritage and GLAM catalogues  

These properties show how the institution is represented in structured data and Wikimedia projects, emphasizing its role in cultural heritage documentation.

### Additional Identifiers
- **Country:** Brazil  

This geographic attribute confirms the nation under whose governmental framework the institute operates.  

All facts presented above are derived exclusively from the provided source material; no external information has been added.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File