Itaguaru | |
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Municipality | |
Location in Goiás state |
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Location in Brazil | |
Coordinates: 15°45′39″S 49°37′55″W / 15.76083°S 49.63194°WCoordinates: 15°45′39″S 49°37′55″W / 15.76083°S 49.63194°W | |
Country | Brazil |
Region | Central-West Region |
State | Goiás |
Microregion | Anápolis Microregion |
Area | |
• Total | 239.9 km2 (92.6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 770 m (2,530 ft) |
Population (2007) | |
• Total | 5,467 |
• Density | 23/km2 (59/sq mi) |
Time zone | BRT/BRST (UTC-3/-2) |
Postal code | 76660-000 |
Itaguaru is a municipality in central Goiás state, Brazil.
The distance to the regional center of (Anápolis) is 127 km. Highway connections are made by GO-070 / Goianira / Inhumas / Itauçu / GO-154 / Taquaral de Goiás / Itaguari. For a complete list of distances in the state of Goiás see Seplan
Neighboring municipalities are Jaraguá, Itaguari, Itaberaí and Uruana
The economy is based on services, small industries, cattle raising (32,000 head in 2004), and modest agriculture.
Agricultural data 2006
Itaguaru had a ranking of 0.746 (2000) on the Municipal Human Development Index, giving it a state ranking of 90 (out of 242 municipalities) and a national ranking of 1,997 (out of 5,505 municipalities). For the complete list see frigoletto.com.br