Campinaçu

	Campinaçu Campinaçu is a municipality in north Goiás state, Brazil. Location Campinaçu is surrounded by the following municipalities: north: Minaçu east: Colinas do Sul west: Campinorte and Uruaçu south: Niquelândia Distance to Goiânia: 462 km. Highway connections from Goiânia: GO-080 / Nerópolis / São Francisco de Goiás / BR-153 / Jaraguá / GO-080 / Goianésia / Barro Alto / GO-342 / BR-080 / BR-153 / Uruaçu / Santa Tereza de Goiás / GO-241 / Formoso. Demographics In 2007 the population density was 1.91 inhabitants/km2. The population growth rate for 2000/2007 was 0.22.%. The urban population in 2007 was 2,119 while the rural population was 1,646. The economy The main economic activities are cattle raising with 64,500 head (IBGE 2006) and plantations of rice, corn, manioc, and sugar cane. In 2006 there were 545 farms with 21,660 hectares of cropland and 75,511 of pasture. There were approximately 1,600 persons connected to agriculture, the vast majorit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	List Of Municipalities In Goiás This is a list of the municipalities in the state of Goiás (GO), in the Central-West Region of Brazil. Goiás is divided into 246 municipalities, which are grouped into 18 microregions, which are grouped into 5 mesoregions. Ordered by regions Ordered by population List of municipalities in Goiás by population, in descending order, based on estimates from IBGE for 1 July 2005. More than 500,000 inhabitants More than 100,000 inhabitants More than 50,000 inhabitants More than 25,000 inhabitants More than 10,000 inhabitants More than 5,000 inhabitants Fewer than 5,000 inhabitants Ordered by area and population This is a list of municipalities in the state of Goiás, Brazil. Population figures are estimates from 2005. Area figures are from 2002. See also Geography of Brazil List of cities in Brazil Brazil has a high level of urbanization with 87.8% of the population residing in Urban area, urban and Metropolitan area, metropolitan areas. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Colinas Do Sul Colinas do Sul is a municipality in north-central Goiás state, Brazil. Location Colinas is located in the Chapada dos Veadeiros statistical micro-region and is almost directly north of Brasília, to which it is connected by G0-327 as far as Alto Paraíso de Goiás then by G0-118 south to Planaltina, where the highway joins with BR-020. It is 458 kilometers from Goiânia and 270 kilometers from Brasília. Highway connections from Goiânia are made by GO-080 / Nerópolis / Petrolina de Goiás / BR-153 / Jaraguá / GO-080 / Goianésia / Barro Alto / BR-080 / GO-342 / Uruaçu / GO-237 / Niquelândia / GO-132 / (54 km under construction in 2004). Municipal boundaries are with: north: Cavalcante west: Campinaçu and Minaçu east: Alto Paraíso de Goiás south and west: Niquelândia Colinas do Sul is halfway between São Jorge, district of Alto Paraíso de Goiás and Niquelândia, near one of the southern arms of the Serra da Mesa artificial lake. By way of Colin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Porangatu Microregion The Porangatu Microregion is a statistical region created by IBGE (Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Economia) in north-central Goiás state, Brazil. The most important city is Porangatu. Municipalities The microregion consists of the following municipalities:Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística territorial division. * Alto Horizonte * Amaralina * Bonópolis * [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Niquelândia Niquelândia is municipality in northern Goiás state, Brazil. It is the largest municipality in the state in area and is an important producer of minerals. Geography Niquelândia is 370 km from the state capital, Goiânia, and has an elevation of 650 meters above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32 °C, and the climate is tropical humid. The municipality is crossed by highways BR-414 and GO-080, GO-237 e GO-327, besides the various municipal roads that make up a total of 12,000 kilometers. Highway connections with Goiânia are made by GO-080 / Nerópolis / São Francisco de Goiás / BR-153 / Jaraguá / GO-080 / Goianésia / Barro Alto / GO-342 / BR-080 / BR-153 / Uruaçu / GO-237. Municipal boundaries are with Água Fria de Goiás, Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Barro Alto, Campinaçu, Colinas do Sul, Mimoso de Goiás, Santa Rita do Novo Destino, São João d'Aliança, Uruaçu and Vila Propício. The size of the municipal area compared to countries ranks it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Campinorte Campinorte is a municipality in north-central Goiás state, Brazil. The population was 12,764 (2020) in a total area of 1,068 km2. Location Campinorte is located on the important Belém-Brasília, BR-153, and is 315 kilometers from the state capital, Goiânia. It is 22 kilometers north of Uruaçu and just west of the great artificial lake of Serra da Mesa. Anápolis, the second most important city in the state, is 276 kilometers to the south. Campinorte belongs to the Porangatu Microregion. Municipal boundaries are with: North: Mara Rosa South: Uruaçu East: Uruaçu and Campinaçu West: Nova Iguaçu de Goiás and Mara Rosa Demographics The population density in 2007 was 9.08 inhabitants/km2 while the population growth rate for 2000-2007 was 0.08.%. The urban population was 7,448 and the rural population was 2,249. History The origins of Campinorte go back to 1918. It was called Campinas. In 1935 the first school was built in the region. Next a settler don ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Municipalities Of Brazil The municipalities of Brazil ( pt, municípios do Brasil) are administrative divisions of the states of Brazil, Brazilian states. Brazil currently has 5,570 municipalities, which, given the 2019 population estimate of 210,147,125, makes an average municipality population of 37,728 inhabitants. The average state in Brazil has 214 municipalities. Roraima is the least subdivided state, with 15 municipalities, while Minas Gerais is the most subdivided state, with 853. The Federal District (Brazil), Federal District cannot be divided into Municipality, municipalities, which is why its territory is composed of several Administrative regions of the Federal District (Brazil), administrative regions. These regions are directly managed by the government of the Federal District, which exercises constitutional and legal powers that are equivalent to those of the Federated state, states, as well as those of the Municipality, municipalities, thus simultaneously assuming all the obligations a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Formoso Formoso is a municipality in north Goiás state, Brazil. The population was 4,172 (2020) in a total area of 844 km². Highway connections from Goiânia are made by GO-080 / Nerópolis / São Francisco de Goiás / BR-153 / Jaraguá / GO-080 / Goianésia / Barro Alto / GO-342 / BR-080 / BR-153 / Uruaçu / Santa Tereza de Goiás / GO-241. Formoso is surrounded by the following municipalities: north: Santa Tereza de Goiás and Trombas east: Campinorte and Minaçu west: Estrela do Norte south: Campinorte and Mara Rosa The economy is based on livestock raising, modest agriculture, small commerce, and government services. There was one bank in 2007. The main agricultural activities were cattle raising: 50,000 head (2006) and the growing of rice, sugarcane, manioc, corn, and banana (all fewer than 1,000 hectares). In 2006 there were 605 farms with 2,114 hectares of planted area. Pasture land made up 45,700 hectares. Approximately 2,000 people were employed in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Santa Tereza De Goiás Santa Tereza de Goias is a municipality in north Goiás state, Brazil. Santa Tereza de Goiás is often spelled "Santa Teresa de Goiás". Location Santa Tereza is located in the extreme north of the state 35 km. south of Porangatu. It is on the important BR-153 highway. Highway connections starting in Goiânia are made by GO-080 / Nerópolis / São Francisco de Goiás / BR-153 / Jaraguá / GO-080 / Goianésia / Barro Alto / GO-342 / BR-080 / BR-153 / Uruaçu / Campinorte. Santa Tereza de Goiás is surrounded by the following municipalities: north: Porangatu and Trombas south: Campinorte and Formoso east: Minaçu west: Mutunópolis Political and Demographic Information The mayor was Paulo Vieira da Costa (January 2005) and there were 9 members on the city council. The number of eligible voters was 3,238 (December/2007). The population density was 5,22 inhabitants/km2 (2007). The urban population was 3,475 and the rural population was 670 (2007). Population g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Barro Alto, Goiás Barro Alto is a municipality in northern Goiás state, Brazil, famous for its nickel mine and production of rubber. The population was 6,446 in 2007 and the total area of the municipality was 1,231.8 km². Location Barro Alto is in the Ceres Microregion and is in an underpopulated region south of the Serra de Mesa artificial lake. It is 54 kilometers southeast of the important BR-153 highway, which links Anápolis to Belém. The distance to Goiânia is 228 km. Highway connections are made by GO-080 / Nerópolis / São Francisco de Goiás / BR-153 / Jaraguá / GO-080 / Goianésia and 41 km northeast. SeSepinfor complete list. Neighboring municipalities are: north: Niquelândia south: Goianésia east: Padre Bernardo west: Santa Rita do Novo Destino History The foundation of Barro Alto began in 1949 on the Fazenda Barro Alto owned by the Silva brothers, who had lived there since 1940. In 1951 a highway connection with Goianésia was opened up, and in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Goianésia Goianésia () is a municipality in the state of Goiás, Brazil. It is a large producer of sugarcane for production of alcohol used as a source of fuel. Location Goianésia is located almost due north of Anápolis (150 km), 54 km from the Belém-Brasília highway. Goiânia, the state capital is 182 km away, while Brasília, the national capital is 280 km. away. Highway connections from Goiânia are made by GO-080 / Nerópolis / São Francisco de Goiás / BR-153 / Jaraguá, Goiás, Jaraguá / GO-080. SeSeplanfor the complete list. Municipal boundaries: Norte: São Luíz do Norte and Santa Rita do Novo Destino South: Jaraguá, Goiás, Jaraguá and Pirenópolis East: Santa Isabel, Goiás, Santa Isabel West: Barro Alto, Goiás, Barro Alto and Vila Propício The municipality contains the sources of the Peixes, Bois, and Patos rivers. Average annual temperatures range from 22 to 25 degrees Celsius. Demographic data Population growth rate 2000/2007: 1.30.% U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Jaraguá, Goiás Jaraguá is a municipality in central Goiás state, Brazil. It is a regional center and a producer of agricultural products, clothing, and cattle. Location and connections Considered to be the national capital of the clothing industry, Jaraguá is in the Vale do São Patrício on the important Belém-Brasília highway (BR-153). It is 124 km from the state capital of Goiânia and 230 km from the federal capital of Brasília. Anápolis, the second largest city in the state of Goiás, lies 90 km to the south. Highway connections from Goiânia are made by GO-080 / Nerópolis / São Francisco de Goiás / BR-153 /. For a complete list of distances and highway connections in the state of Goiás seSeplan Municipal boundaries Goianésia, Itaguari, Itaguaru, Jesúpolis, Pirenópolis, Rianápolis, Santa Isabel, Santa Rosa de Goiás, São Francisco de Goiás, Taquaral de Goiás and Uruana. Demographics Population density: 20.63 inhabitants/km2 (2007) Population growth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	São Francisco De Goiás São Francisco de Goiás is a municipality in central Goiás state, Brazil. Municipal boundaries: North: Jaraguá South: Petrolina de Goiás East: Pirenópolis West: Jesúpolis and Jaraguá Connections from Goiânia are made by GO-080 / Nerópolis / Petrolina de Goiás. Federal highway BR-153 is 4 kilometers east of the town. The main rivers that cross the municipality are Rio Pari, Lagoinha, das Almas, and Padre Souza. The climate is classified as tropical, hot and semi-moist. The average temperature in the coldest months is 18 °C and 23 °C to 30 °C in the hottest months. Most of the rain falls between December and March. History The site of the town was first inhabited by Europeans in 1740 by gold diggers looking for gold in the rivers. In 1911 the town was part of Jaraguá becoming a separate municipality in 1953. Demographics Population density: 16.83 inhabitants/km2 (2007) Total population in 2007: 5,713 Total population in 1980 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	Campinaçu Campinaçu is a municipality in north Goiás state, Brazil. Location Campinaçu is surrounded by the following municipalities: north: Minaçu east: Colinas do Sul west: Campinorte and Uruaçu south: Niquelândia Distance to Goiânia: 462 km. Highway connections from Goiânia: GO-080 / Nerópolis / São Francisco de Goiás / BR-153 / Jaraguá / GO-080 / Goianésia / Barro Alto / GO-342 / BR-080 / BR-153 / Uruaçu / Santa Tereza de Goiás / GO-241 / Formoso. Demographics In 2007 the population density was 1.91 inhabitants/km2. The population growth rate for 2000/2007 was 0.22.%. The urban population in 2007 was 2,119 while the rural population was 1,646. The economy The main economic activities are cattle raising with 64,500 head (IBGE 2006) and plantations of rice, corn, manioc, and sugar cane. In 2006 there were 545 farms with 21,660 hectares of cropland and 75,511 of pasture. There were approximately 1,600 persons connected to agriculture, the vast majorit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	List Of Municipalities In Goiás This is a list of the municipalities in the state of Goiás (GO), in the Central-West Region of Brazil. Goiás is divided into 246 municipalities, which are grouped into 18 microregions, which are grouped into 5 mesoregions. Ordered by regions Ordered by population List of municipalities in Goiás by population, in descending order, based on estimates from IBGE for 1 July 2005. More than 500,000 inhabitants More than 100,000 inhabitants More than 50,000 inhabitants More than 25,000 inhabitants More than 10,000 inhabitants More than 5,000 inhabitants Fewer than 5,000 inhabitants Ordered by area and population This is a list of municipalities in the state of Goiás, Brazil. Population figures are estimates from 2005. Area figures are from 2002. See also Geography of Brazil List of cities in Brazil Brazil has a high level of urbanization with 87.8% of the population residing in Urban area, urban and Metropolitan area, metropolitan areas. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Colinas Do Sul Colinas do Sul is a municipality in north-central Goiás state, Brazil. Location Colinas is located in the Chapada dos Veadeiros statistical micro-region and is almost directly north of Brasília, to which it is connected by G0-327 as far as Alto Paraíso de Goiás then by G0-118 south to Planaltina, where the highway joins with BR-020. It is 458 kilometers from Goiânia and 270 kilometers from Brasília. Highway connections from Goiânia are made by GO-080 / Nerópolis / Petrolina de Goiás / BR-153 / Jaraguá / GO-080 / Goianésia / Barro Alto / BR-080 / GO-342 / Uruaçu / GO-237 / Niquelândia / GO-132 / (54 km under construction in 2004). Municipal boundaries are with: north: Cavalcante west: Campinaçu and Minaçu east: Alto Paraíso de Goiás south and west: Niquelândia Colinas do Sul is halfway between São Jorge, district of Alto Paraíso de Goiás and Niquelândia, near one of the southern arms of the Serra da Mesa artificial lake. By way of Colin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Porangatu Microregion The Porangatu Microregion is a statistical region created by IBGE (Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Economia) in north-central Goiás state, Brazil. The most important city is Porangatu. Municipalities The microregion consists of the following municipalities:Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística territorial division. * Alto Horizonte * Amaralina * Bonópolis * [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Niquelândia Niquelândia is municipality in northern Goiás state, Brazil. It is the largest municipality in the state in area and is an important producer of minerals. Geography Niquelândia is 370 km from the state capital, Goiânia, and has an elevation of 650 meters above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32 °C, and the climate is tropical humid. The municipality is crossed by highways BR-414 and GO-080, GO-237 e GO-327, besides the various municipal roads that make up a total of 12,000 kilometers. Highway connections with Goiânia are made by GO-080 / Nerópolis / São Francisco de Goiás / BR-153 / Jaraguá / GO-080 / Goianésia / Barro Alto / GO-342 / BR-080 / BR-153 / Uruaçu / GO-237. Municipal boundaries are with Água Fria de Goiás, Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Barro Alto, Campinaçu, Colinas do Sul, Mimoso de Goiás, Santa Rita do Novo Destino, São João d'Aliança, Uruaçu and Vila Propício. The size of the municipal area compared to countries ranks it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Campinorte Campinorte is a municipality in north-central Goiás state, Brazil. The population was 12,764 (2020) in a total area of 1,068 km2. Location Campinorte is located on the important Belém-Brasília, BR-153, and is 315 kilometers from the state capital, Goiânia. It is 22 kilometers north of Uruaçu and just west of the great artificial lake of Serra da Mesa. Anápolis, the second most important city in the state, is 276 kilometers to the south. Campinorte belongs to the Porangatu Microregion. Municipal boundaries are with: North: Mara Rosa South: Uruaçu East: Uruaçu and Campinaçu West: Nova Iguaçu de Goiás and Mara Rosa Demographics The population density in 2007 was 9.08 inhabitants/km2 while the population growth rate for 2000-2007 was 0.08.%. The urban population was 7,448 and the rural population was 2,249. History The origins of Campinorte go back to 1918. It was called Campinas. In 1935 the first school was built in the region. Next a settler don ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Municipalities Of Brazil The municipalities of Brazil ( pt, municípios do Brasil) are administrative divisions of the states of Brazil, Brazilian states. Brazil currently has 5,570 municipalities, which, given the 2019 population estimate of 210,147,125, makes an average municipality population of 37,728 inhabitants. The average state in Brazil has 214 municipalities. Roraima is the least subdivided state, with 15 municipalities, while Minas Gerais is the most subdivided state, with 853. The Federal District (Brazil), Federal District cannot be divided into Municipality, municipalities, which is why its territory is composed of several Administrative regions of the Federal District (Brazil), administrative regions. These regions are directly managed by the government of the Federal District, which exercises constitutional and legal powers that are equivalent to those of the Federated state, states, as well as those of the Municipality, municipalities, thus simultaneously assuming all the obligations a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Formoso Formoso is a municipality in north Goiás state, Brazil. The population was 4,172 (2020) in a total area of 844 km². Highway connections from Goiânia are made by GO-080 / Nerópolis / São Francisco de Goiás / BR-153 / Jaraguá / GO-080 / Goianésia / Barro Alto / GO-342 / BR-080 / BR-153 / Uruaçu / Santa Tereza de Goiás / GO-241. Formoso is surrounded by the following municipalities: north: Santa Tereza de Goiás and Trombas east: Campinorte and Minaçu west: Estrela do Norte south: Campinorte and Mara Rosa The economy is based on livestock raising, modest agriculture, small commerce, and government services. There was one bank in 2007. The main agricultural activities were cattle raising: 50,000 head (2006) and the growing of rice, sugarcane, manioc, corn, and banana (all fewer than 1,000 hectares). In 2006 there were 605 farms with 2,114 hectares of planted area. Pasture land made up 45,700 hectares. Approximately 2,000 people were employed in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Santa Tereza De Goiás Santa Tereza de Goias is a municipality in north Goiás state, Brazil. Santa Tereza de Goiás is often spelled "Santa Teresa de Goiás". Location Santa Tereza is located in the extreme north of the state 35 km. south of Porangatu. It is on the important BR-153 highway. Highway connections starting in Goiânia are made by GO-080 / Nerópolis / São Francisco de Goiás / BR-153 / Jaraguá / GO-080 / Goianésia / Barro Alto / GO-342 / BR-080 / BR-153 / Uruaçu / Campinorte. Santa Tereza de Goiás is surrounded by the following municipalities: north: Porangatu and Trombas south: Campinorte and Formoso east: Minaçu west: Mutunópolis Political and Demographic Information The mayor was Paulo Vieira da Costa (January 2005) and there were 9 members on the city council. The number of eligible voters was 3,238 (December/2007). The population density was 5,22 inhabitants/km2 (2007). The urban population was 3,475 and the rural population was 670 (2007). Population g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Barro Alto, Goiás Barro Alto is a municipality in northern Goiás state, Brazil, famous for its nickel mine and production of rubber. The population was 6,446 in 2007 and the total area of the municipality was 1,231.8 km². Location Barro Alto is in the Ceres Microregion and is in an underpopulated region south of the Serra de Mesa artificial lake. It is 54 kilometers southeast of the important BR-153 highway, which links Anápolis to Belém. The distance to Goiânia is 228 km. Highway connections are made by GO-080 / Nerópolis / São Francisco de Goiás / BR-153 / Jaraguá / GO-080 / Goianésia and 41 km northeast. SeSepinfor complete list. Neighboring municipalities are: north: Niquelândia south: Goianésia east: Padre Bernardo west: Santa Rita do Novo Destino History The foundation of Barro Alto began in 1949 on the Fazenda Barro Alto owned by the Silva brothers, who had lived there since 1940. In 1951 a highway connection with Goianésia was opened up, and in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Goianésia Goianésia () is a municipality in the state of Goiás, Brazil. It is a large producer of sugarcane for production of alcohol used as a source of fuel. Location Goianésia is located almost due north of Anápolis (150 km), 54 km from the Belém-Brasília highway. Goiânia, the state capital is 182 km away, while Brasília, the national capital is 280 km. away. Highway connections from Goiânia are made by GO-080 / Nerópolis / São Francisco de Goiás / BR-153 / Jaraguá, Goiás, Jaraguá / GO-080. SeSeplanfor the complete list. Municipal boundaries: Norte: São Luíz do Norte and Santa Rita do Novo Destino South: Jaraguá, Goiás, Jaraguá and Pirenópolis East: Santa Isabel, Goiás, Santa Isabel West: Barro Alto, Goiás, Barro Alto and Vila Propício The municipality contains the sources of the Peixes, Bois, and Patos rivers. Average annual temperatures range from 22 to 25 degrees Celsius. Demographic data Population growth rate 2000/2007: 1.30.% U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Jaraguá, Goiás Jaraguá is a municipality in central Goiás state, Brazil. It is a regional center and a producer of agricultural products, clothing, and cattle. Location and connections Considered to be the national capital of the clothing industry, Jaraguá is in the Vale do São Patrício on the important Belém-Brasília highway (BR-153). It is 124 km from the state capital of Goiânia and 230 km from the federal capital of Brasília. Anápolis, the second largest city in the state of Goiás, lies 90 km to the south. Highway connections from Goiânia are made by GO-080 / Nerópolis / São Francisco de Goiás / BR-153 /. For a complete list of distances and highway connections in the state of Goiás seSeplan Municipal boundaries Goianésia, Itaguari, Itaguaru, Jesúpolis, Pirenópolis, Rianápolis, Santa Isabel, Santa Rosa de Goiás, São Francisco de Goiás, Taquaral de Goiás and Uruana. Demographics Population density: 20.63 inhabitants/km2 (2007) Population growth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	São Francisco De Goiás São Francisco de Goiás is a municipality in central Goiás state, Brazil. Municipal boundaries: North: Jaraguá South: Petrolina de Goiás East: Pirenópolis West: Jesúpolis and Jaraguá Connections from Goiânia are made by GO-080 / Nerópolis / Petrolina de Goiás. Federal highway BR-153 is 4 kilometers east of the town. The main rivers that cross the municipality are Rio Pari, Lagoinha, das Almas, and Padre Souza. The climate is classified as tropical, hot and semi-moist. The average temperature in the coldest months is 18 °C and 23 °C to 30 °C in the hottest months. Most of the rain falls between December and March. History The site of the town was first inhabited by Europeans in 1740 by gold diggers looking for gold in the rivers. In 1911 the town was part of Jaraguá becoming a separate municipality in 1953. Demographics Population density: 16.83 inhabitants/km2 (2007) Total population in 2007: 5,713 Total population in 1980 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]