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Nova Aurora, Goiás
Nova Aurora is a municipality in south Goiás state, Brazil. Location Nova Aurora is located about fifty kilometers north of the Paranaíba River, which forms the boundary between the states of Goiás and Minas Gerais. It is part of the Catalão Microregion and is 32 kilometers west of this important city. Other nearby towns are Goiandira, 22 km. and Corumbaíba, 37 km. The distance to Goiânia is 267 km. Highway connections are made by BR-352 / Bela Vista de Goiás / Cristianópolis / GO-139 / Caldas Novas / Corumbaíba / GO-210 /Distancias Rodoviarias Sepin Neighboring municipalities are: Corumbaíba, Cumari, Goiandira and Ipameri. History Nova Aurora began with the Boa Vista do Quilombo cattle ranch, which belonged to the municipality of Catalão. In 1845 it became part of the territory of Entre-Rios (Ipameri), and in 1905 it was part of Corumbaíba. In 1931 it was transferred to Goiandira. It became a municipality in 1953. Political Information In Ja ... [...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] |
Paranaíba River
The Paranaíba River is a Brazilian river whose source lies in the state of Minas Gerais in the Mata da Corda mountains, municipality of Rio Paranaíba, at an altitude of 1,148 meters; on the other face of this mountain chain are the sources of the Abaeté river, tributary of the São Francisco River. The length of the river is approximately up to the junction with the Grande River, both of which then form the Paraná River, at the point that marks the borders of the states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Mato Grosso do Sul. Geography The main tributaries of the Paranaíba are the São Marcos, the Corumbá, the Meia Ponte, and the Bois. Major dams on its course are the Barragem de Emborcação, Barragem Itumbiara and Barragem de São Simão. Cachoeira Dourada near Itumbiara is one of the most important hydroelectric power stations in Brazil, providing energy to Goiânia and Brasília. The Paranaíba is navigable only in the artificial lake of Ilha Solteira with an extens ... [...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] |
Catalão
Catalão () is a city and municipality located in the south of the state of Goiás, in Brazil. It is a large producer of grains, cattle, and phosphates and has a John Deere and Mitsubishi factory. Demographics *Population density: 17.85 inhabitants/km2 (2003) *Population growth rate 1991/2000: 1.86.% *Population in 1980: 39,172 *Urban population in 2003: 60,830 *Rural population in 2003: 6,616 Political information *Eligible voters in 2004: 50,160 *City government in 2005: mayor (Adib Elias Júnior), vice-mayor (João Sebba Neto), and 10 councilmembers Location and communications Catalão is the seat of the Catalão Microregion which includes 11 cities with a total population of 114,686 inhabitants in an area of 15,238.60 km2. Located in a region of fertile soil rich in phosphates, with excellent highway and railway connections, and watered by several rivers, the municipality has been experiencing rapid growth in recent years and is the third largest payer of stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ipameri
Ipameri is a municipality and Latin Catholic bishopric in southeastern Goiás state, in Brazil. The population was 27,174 (2020) in a total area of 4,368.6 km2. It is a major producer of soybeans, corn and livestock. Location and connections Ipameri is located east of Caldas Novas and 65 km. northwest of Catalão. It is part of the statistical micro-region of Catalão. *Limiting municipalities: Caldas Novas, Campo Alegre de Goiás, Catalão, Cristalina, Corumbaíba, Goiandira, Luziânia, Nova Aurora, Orizona, Pires do Rio, Urutaí and Paracatu - MG Ipameri is 193 km from the state capital, Goiânia, and 300 km. from the federal capital, Brasília. The city is on the railroad linking Goiânia and Anápolis with São Paulo and Belo Horizonte. It is also accessible by highway from Goiânia, which lies to the northwest. Highway connections from Goiânia are by BR-352 / Bela Vista de Goiás / Cristianópolis / GO-020 / Pires do Rio / GO-330. Other distanc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cumari
Cumari is a municipality in southeast Goiás state, Brazil. The population was 2,837 (2020) in a total area of 579.8 km2. Connections and municipal boundaries Cumari is 304 kilometers from the state capital, Goiânia. Highway connections are made by BR-153 / Aparecida de Goiânia / GO-217 / Piracanjuba / GO-139 / Caldas Novas / GO-139 / Corumbaíba / GO-210 / Nova Aurora / Goiandira / GO-305. Municipal boundaries are with: *North: Nova Aurora and Goiandira; *South: Anhangüera and the state of Minas Gerais; *East: Catalão; *West: Corumbaíba Political facts *Eligible voters: 2,382 (2007) *Mayor: Antônio Ferreira Leão *Vice-mayor: Georgeano Camilo de Sousa *Councilmembers: 09 Demographics *Population density: 5.27 inhabitants/km2 (2007) *Population growth rate 2000/2007: -0.23.% *Urban population: 2,440 (2007) *Rural population: 615 (2007) Climate and geography The climate is moist mesothermic tropical with an average annual temperature of 22 °C. The t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caldas Novas
Caldas Novas () is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Goiás. It is considered by many to be the largest hydro-thermal resort in the world. Location Caldas Novas is located 170 km south of state capital, Goiânia, with good roads linking to that city. It belongs to the Meia Ponte Microregion, which has 338,147 inhabitants (2007) in 21 cities and a total area of 21,229.00 km2. Highway connections are made by BR-352 / Bela Vista de Goiás / GO-147 / Piracanjuba / GO-217 / GO-139 / GO-213. SeSepinfor a complete list of all distances in Goiás Neighboring municipalities are: *North: Santa Cruz de Goiás and Piracanjuba *South: Corumbaíba *East: Ipameri *West: Rio Quente and Morrinhos The city and region are served by Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport. Demographics *Population density in 2007: 39.13 inhabitants/km2 *Population growth rate 1996/2007: 4.18.% *Total population in 2007: 62,204 *Total population in 1980: 11,274 *Urban population in 2007: 55,376 *Rur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cristianópolis
Cristianópolis is a municipality in south-eastern Goiás state, Brazil. Geographical Information Cristianópolis is in the Pires do Rio Microregion approximately 93 kilometers from the state capital, Goiânia. Highway connections from Goiânia are made by BR-352 / Bela Vista de Goiás. SeDistancias Rodoviarias Sepin Neighboring municipalities are: *north: São Miguel do Passa Quatro *south: Piracanjuba and Santa Cruz de Goiás *east: Bela Vista de Goiás *west: Pires do Rio Demographic and Political Data *Population density: 3.49 inhabitants/km2 (2007) *Population growth rate 2000/2007: 0.56% *Urban population: 2,470 (2007) *Rural population: 571 (2007) *Eligible voters: 2,573 (2004) *City government in 2005: *Mayor (prefeito): Iris Aurélio Borges Dias *Vice-mayor (vice-prefeito): Márcia Regina Bueno de Mattos *Councilmembers (vereadores): 09 The Economy The main economic activities were livestock raising, agriculture, and services. Motor vehicles *Automobiles: 391 *P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bela Vista De Goiás
Bela Vista de Goiás is a city located in central Goiás state in Brazil. Location It is 45 kilometers from the state capital of Goiânia The municipality has boundaries with Hidrolândia, Caldazinha, Aparecida de Goiânia, Senador Canedo, and Silvânia. It is part of the Goiânia Microregion, which has more than one million seven hundred thousand inhabitants. Bela Vista de Goiás is crossed by the following rivers and streams: Meia Ponte River, Caldas, Piracanjuba, Boa Vista, Arapuca, Sozinha, São José, Aborrecido, Nuelo, Barro Amarelo, São Bento, Furado, Sucuri and Boa Vistinha. Demographic and political data *Population density: 16.15 inhabitants/km2 (2007) *Population growth rate: 1.01% (2000-2007) *Population in 2007: 20,615 *Population in 1980: 17,255 *Population in 1991: 17,316 *Urban population: 14,296 (2007) *Rural population: 6,319 (2007) *Urban and rural population in 1990: 6,010 inhab / 11,245 inhab *Eligible voters: 15,970 (2007) *City government in 2007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goiânia
Goiânia (; ) is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Goiás. With a population of 1,536,097, it is the second-largest city in the Central-West Region and the 10th-largest in the country. Its metropolitan area has a population of 2,654,860, making it the 12th-largest in Brazil. With an area of approximately , it has a continuous geography with few hills and lowlands, with flat lands in most of its territory, especially the Meia Ponte River, in addition to Botafogo and Capim Puba streams. Goiânia has its origins as a planned city, founded on October 24, 1933 by then Governor Pedro Ludovico to serve as the new state capital and administrative center. Before this, the state capital was the town of Goiás. It is the second most populous city in the Central-West Region, only surpassed by the country's capital Brasília, located about from Goiânia. The city is an important economic hub of the region and is considered a strategic center for such areas as industry, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corumbaíba
Corumbaíba is a municipality in southeastern Goiás state, Brazil. Location and connections Corumbaíba is located 222 kilometers from the state capital, Goiânia. It is south of Caldas Novas and north of the Itumbiara reservoir. Connections from Goiânia are made by BR-352 / Bela Vista de Goiás / GO-147 / Piracanjuba / GO-217 / GO-139 / Caldas Novas / Marzagão. It has boundaries with the following municipalities: *north: Ipameri and Caldas Novas; *south: Araguari and Tupaciguara; *east: Nova Aurora, Cumari, Anhangüera and Goiandira; *west: Buriti Alegre, Água Limpa and Marzagão. Demographic and political data *Population density: 4.24 inhabitants/km2 (2007) *Population growth rate 2000/2007: 2.67.% *Urban population in 2007: 6,107 *Rural population in 2007: 1,894 *Eligible voters in 2007: 6,263 *City government in 2005: *Mayor (prefeito): Denismar Carneiro de Araújo *Vice-mayor (vice-prefeito): Walter das Graças de Deus *Councilmembers (vereadores): 09 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goiandira
Goiandira is a municipality in the southeastern portion of the Brazilian state of Goiás. The population was 5,625 (2020) in a total area of 560.7 km2. Geography Goiandira is in the statistical micro-region of Catalão. It is located 288 km. from the state capital, Goiânia and is connected by BR-153 / Aparecida de Goiânia / GO-217 / Caldas Novas / GO-139 / Corumbaíba / GO-210 / Nova Aurora. It has boundaries with the municipalities of Catalão, Cumari, Nova Aurora and Ipameri. The climate is tropical, with an average annual temperature of 25 °C. The rainy season is from October to May and the dry season extends from May to September. Annual rainfall is approximately 1,400 mm. History European settlement began in 1800 when Tomás Garcia, from Minas Gerais, took possession of a vast area of land called Campo Limpo. He sold half of the land to Jerônimo de Teixeira. At the beginning of the twentieth century the railroad arrived and a town grew aroun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
