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Três Lagoas

Três Lagoas
Municipality
Três Lagoas, a view towards the northeast, the Paraná River to the top of the table
Três Lagoas, a view towards the northeast, the Paraná River to the top of the table
Flag of Três Lagoas
Flag
Official seal of Três Lagoas
Seal
Três Lagoas in Mato Grosso do Sul
Três Lagoas in Mato Grosso do Sul
Coordinates: 20°45′04″S 51°40′42″W / 20.75111°S 51.67833°W / -20.75111; -51.67833
Country  Brazil
Region Central-West
State Mato Grosso do Sul
Mesoregion Este de Mato Grosso del Sur
Government
 • Mayor Márcia Moura
Area
 • Total 3,940.701 sq mi (10,206.370 km2)
Population (2015)
 • Total 113,619
Time zone UTC -4

Três Lagoas ("Three Ponds") is a municipality in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. It is the third most populous city in that state. Founded in 1915, colonization began in 1880 by Luís Correia Neves Filho, Antônio Trajano dos Santos e Protásio Garcia Leal. It is named for three lakes in the region.

The city itself has a population of 113,619 according to 2015 estimates. The city has a reasonable income distribution and does not have pockets of poverty.

Culturally different, very close to southern cultures, such as Gaucho and Catarinense. Large festivals are held here as well as rodeos.

The city is served by Plínio Alarcom Airport.




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