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Paracatu, Minas Gerais
Municipality in Southeast, Brazil / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Paracatu is a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil. The name is of Tupi origin, translated "good river", from "Para" (river) and "katu" (good).
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Paracatu | |
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![]() Localization of Paracatu in Minas Gerais | |
Coordinates: 17°13′18″S 46°52′30″W | |
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Region | Southeast |
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Founded | October 20, 1798 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Olavo Remígio Condé (PSDB) (2013-2016) |
Area | |
• Total | 8.229588 km2 (3.177462 sq mi) |
Elevation | 688 m (2,257 ft) |
Population (2020 [1]) | |
• Total | 93,862 |
• Density | 10.29/km2 (26.7/sq mi) |
Demonym | Paracatuense |
Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
Postal Code (CEP) | 38600-000 |
Area code | +55 38 |
Website | www.paracatu.mg.gov.br |
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