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Brasópolis

Brasópolis
Municipality
Downtown Brasópolis
Downtown Brasópolis
Flag of Brasópolis
Flag
Official seal of Brasópolis
Seal
Location in the State of Minas Gerais
Location in the State of Minas Gerais
Coordinates: 22°28′26″S 45°36′28″W / 22.47389°S 45.60778°W / -22.47389; -45.60778Coordinates: 22°28′26″S 45°36′28″W / 22.47389°S 45.60778°W / -22.47389; -45.60778
Country  Brazil
Region Southeast
State  Minas Gerais
Founded September 16, 1901
Area
 • Total 361.160 km2 (139.445 sq mi)
Elevation 850 m (2,790 ft)
Population (2009)
 • Total 14,756
 • Density 45.0/km2 (117/sq mi)
Time zone BST (UTC-3)
 • Summer (DST) BDT (UTC-2)
Postal Code 37530-000

Brasópolis is a municipality in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Previously called São Caetano da Vargem Grande, it was renamed after its most famous stepson, Venceslau Brás, ninth President of the Republic, although he was born in neighbouring Itajubá.

The municipality contains part of the 180,373 hectares (445,710 acres) Fernão Dias Environmental Protection Area, created in 1997.



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