Joviânia

Joviânia
Municipality
Location in Goiás state
Joviânia Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 17°48′33″S 49°37′00″W / 17.80917°S 49.61667°W / -17.80917; -49.61667Coordinates: 17°48′33″S 49°37′00″W / 17.80917°S 49.61667°W / -17.80917; -49.61667
Country	Brazil
Region	Central-West Region
State	Goiás
Microregion	Meia Ponte Microregion
Area
• Total	454.9 km2 (175.6 sq mi)
Elevation	807 m (2,648 ft)
Population (2007)
• Total	6,731
• Density	15/km2 (38/sq mi)
Time zone	BRT/BRST (UTC-3/-2)
Postal code	75610-000

Joviânia is a municipality in south-central Goiás state, Brazil. The population was 6,731 (2007 IBGE) in a total area of 454.9 km² (10/10/2002).

Joviânia is 177 kilometers from the state capital, Goiânia. It is located approximately halfway between Rio Verde and Morrinhos. Highway connections with Goiânia are made by GO-040 / Aragoiânia / Cromínia / Pontalina / Aloândia / GO-320. See Sepin for the list of distances in Goiás

The vegetation is typical cerrado with trees with twisted branches and thick bark. The soil is rich in basalt and other unexplored minerals.

The climate is mild with average annual temperatures of around 23 °C.

Most of the natural tourist spots are on private property. There are several waterfalls, rivers, and a vast flora and fauna.

The origin of the town is related to the devotion that a rancher, Antônio Miguel da Costa, had for the Catholic representation of the Virgin, Nossa Senhora Abadia. The pioneer donated lands in the name of the "saint" with the intention of starting a town near Goiatuba and about 170 kilometers from Goiânia. In 1942 the town of Bela Vista was formed. Joviânia became a district of Goiatuba with the name "Joviânia" in 1953, the name being chosen in homage to Joviano Ferreira Barbosa, one of the first founders. In 1958 it became a municipality.

The economy is based on modest commerce, public employment, cattle raising, and agriculture. There was one dairy in 2005.

Economic Data (All economic data are from Sepin)

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