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'''Felixlândia''' is a Brazilian municipality located in the northeast of the state of [[Minas Gerais]]. Its population as of 2007 was 13,618 living in a total area of 1,553&nbsp;km². The city belongs to the statistical [[Mesoregion (Brazil)|mesoregion]] of [[Central Mineira]] and to the statistical [[Microregion (Brazil)|microregion]] of [[Curvelo]]. It became a municipality in 1948.<ref name="IBGE">[http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php IBGE]</ref>
'''Felixlândia''' is a Brazilian municipality located in the northeast of the state of [[Minas Gerais]]. Its population {{as of|2020|lc=y}} was 15,433 living in a total area of {{convert|1,553|km2}}. The city belongs to the statistical [[Mesoregion (Brazil)|mesoregion]] of [[Central Mineira]] and to the statistical [[Microregion (Brazil)|microregion]] of [[Curvelo]]. It became a municipality in 1948.<ref name="IBGE">[http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php IBGE] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070109000000/http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php |date=January 9, 2007 }}</ref>


==Location==
Felixlândis is located at an elevation of 608 metres on highway BR-040 (Rio-Brasília) between [[Tres Marias]] and [[Sete Lagoas]]. It forms a boundary on the west with the Tres Marias Reservoir. The nearest major population centre is [[Curvelo]]. The name of the municipality is a tribute to Father Felix Ferreira da Rocha, who donated land for the construction of a chapel for Nossa Senhora da Piedade, the patron saint of the town. An annual festival is given in her honor every August.
Felixlândia is located at an elevation of 608 metres on highway BR-040 (Rio-Brasília) between [[Três Marias|Tres Marias]] and [[Sete Lagoas]]. It forms a boundary on the west with the Tres Marias Reservoir. The nearest major population centre is [[Curvelo]]. The name of the municipality is a tribute to Father Felix Ferreira da Rocha, who donated land for the construction of a chapel for Nossa Senhora da Piedade, the patron saint of the town. An annual festival is given in her honor every August.


The distance to [[Curvelo]] is 45&nbsp;km; and the distance to the state capital, [[Belo Horizonte]], is 196&nbsp;km. Neighboring municipalities are: [[Curvelo]], [[Pompéu]], [[Morro da Garça]], [[Morada Nova de Minas]], [[Corinto]], and [[Três Marias]].<ref>[http://www.citybrazil.com.br/mg/regioes/curvelo/ Citybrazil]</ref>
The distance to [[Curvelo]] is 45&nbsp;km; and the distance to the state capital, [[Belo Horizonte]], is 196&nbsp;km. Neighboring municipalities are: [[Curvelo]], [[Pompéu]], [[Morro da Garça]], [[Morada Nova de Minas]], [[Corinto, Minas Gerais|Corinto]], and [[Três Marias]].<ref>[http://www.citybrazil.com.br/mg/regioes/curvelo/ Citybrazil] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080410172032/http://www.citybrazil.com.br/mg/regioes/curvelo/ |date=2008-04-10 }}</ref>

==Economy==


The main economic activities are services, small industries, and agriculture. The production of charcoal from eucalyptus plantations is also important. The GDP in 2005 was R$70 million, with 38 million from services, 9 million from industry, and 19 million from agriculture. There were 691 rural producers on 105,000 hectares of land. Only 116 farms had tractors (2006). Approximately 2,200 persons were dependent on agriculture. The main crops were rice, sugarcane, beans, manioc, and corn. There were 53,000 head of cattle (2006). There was 1 bank (2007) and 1,049 automobiles (542 motorcycles), giving a ratio of 13 inhabitants per automobile.
The main economic activities are services, small industries, and agriculture. The production of charcoal from eucalyptus plantations is also important. The GDP in 2005 was R$70 million, with 38 million from services, 9 million from industry, and 19 million from agriculture. There were 691 rural producers on 105,000 hectares of land. Only 116 farms had tractors (2006). Approximately 2,200 persons were dependent on agriculture. The main crops were rice, sugarcane, beans, manioc, and corn. There were 53,000 head of cattle (2006). There was 1 bank (2007) and 1,049 automobiles (542 motorcycles), giving a ratio of 13 inhabitants per automobile.
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*Municipal [[Human Development Index]]: 0.730 (2000)
*Municipal [[Human Development Index]]: 0.730 (2000)
*State ranking: 424 out of 853 municipalities as of 2000
*State ranking: 424 out of 853 municipalities {{as of|2000|lc=y}}
*National ranking: 2,436 out of 5,138 municipalities as of 2000
*National ranking: 2,436 out of 5,138 municipalities {{as of|2000|lc=y}}
*Literacy rate: 84%
*Literacy rate: 84%
*Life expectancy: 70 (average of males and females)<ref name="Frigoletto">[http://www.frigoletto.com.br/GeoEcon/idhmg.htm Frigoletto]</ref>
*Life expectancy: 70 (average of males and females)<ref name="Frigoletto">[http://www.frigoletto.com.br/GeoEcon/idhmg.htm Frigoletto]</ref>
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The highest ranking municipality in Minas Gerais in 2000 was [[Poços de Caldas]] with 0.841, while the lowest was [[Setubinha]] with 0.568. Nationally the highest was [[São Caetano do Sul]] in São Paulo with 0.919, while the lowest was Setubinha. In more recent statistics (considering 5,507 municipalities) [[Manari, Brazil|Manari]] in the state of [[Pernambuco]] has the lowest rating in the country—0,467—putting it in last place.<ref name="Frigoletto"/>
The highest ranking municipality in Minas Gerais in 2000 was [[Poços de Caldas]] with 0.841, while the lowest was [[Setubinha]] with 0.568. Nationally the highest was [[São Caetano do Sul]] in São Paulo with 0.919, while the lowest was Setubinha. In more recent statistics (considering 5,507 municipalities) [[Manari, Brazil|Manari]] in the state of [[Pernambuco]] has the lowest rating in the country—0,467—putting it in last place.<ref name="Frigoletto"/>

The municipality contained the {{convert|5030|ha}} [[Colônia 31 de Março Biological Reserve]].<ref>{{citation|language=Portuguese|title=Reservas Biológicas – MG|publisher=Secretaria de Estado de Meio Ambiente e Desenvolvimento Sustentável (Semad) Minas Gerais|url=http://servicos.meioambiente.mg.gov.br/parques/areasprot/QuadroRB.doc|access-date=2016-04-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426103822/http://servicos.meioambiente.mg.gov.br/parques/areasprot/QuadroRB.doc|archive-date=2016-04-26|url-status=dead}}</ref>
An audit in 2012 stated that a number of biological reserves created in 1974 on state-owned land no longer qualified as conservation units. These included [[Carmo da Mata Biological Reserve|Carmo da Mata]], Colônia 31 de Março and others.<ref>{{citation|year=2012|language=Portuguese|page=25
|author=Antonieta de Pádua Freire Jardim|publisher=TRIBUNAL DE CONTAS DO ESTADO DE MINAS GERAIS
|title=Relatório Final de Auditoria Operacional MEIO AMBIENTE – UNIDADES DE CONSERVAÇÃO DE PROTEÇÃO INTEGRAL
|url=http://docplayer.com.br/3230388-Tribunal-de-contas-do-estado-de-minas-gerais-relatorio-final-de-auditoria-operacional-meio-ambiente-unidades-de-conservacao-de-protecao-integral.html}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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* [[List of municipalities in Minas Gerais]]
* [[List of municipalities in Minas Gerais]]


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Latest revision as of 15:29, 20 December 2021

Felixlândia
Municipality
Flag of Felixlândia
Flag
Coat of arms of Felixlândia
Coat of arms
Location of Felixlândia in the state of Minas Gerais
Location of Felixlândia in the state of Minas Gerais
Felixlândia is located in Brazil
Felixlândia
Felixlândia
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 18°45′29″S 44°53′56″W / 18.758°S 44.899°W / -18.758; -44.899
CountryBrazil
StateMinas Gerais
Area
 • Total1,553 km2 (600 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total15,433
 • Density9.9/km2 (26/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

Felixlândia is a Brazilian municipality located in the northeast of the state of Minas Gerais. Its population as of 2020 was 15,433 living in a total area of 1,553 square kilometres (600 sq mi). The city belongs to the statistical mesoregion of Central Mineira and to the statistical microregion of Curvelo. It became a municipality in 1948.[2]

Location[edit]

Felixlândia is located at an elevation of 608 metres on highway BR-040 (Rio-Brasília) between Tres Marias and Sete Lagoas. It forms a boundary on the west with the Tres Marias Reservoir. The nearest major population centre is Curvelo. The name of the municipality is a tribute to Father Felix Ferreira da Rocha, who donated land for the construction of a chapel for Nossa Senhora da Piedade, the patron saint of the town. An annual festival is given in her honor every August.

The distance to Curvelo is 45 km; and the distance to the state capital, Belo Horizonte, is 196 km. Neighboring municipalities are: Curvelo, Pompéu, Morro da Garça, Morada Nova de Minas, Corinto, and Três Marias.[3]

Economy[edit]

The main economic activities are services, small industries, and agriculture. The production of charcoal from eucalyptus plantations is also important. The GDP in 2005 was R$70 million, with 38 million from services, 9 million from industry, and 19 million from agriculture. There were 691 rural producers on 105,000 hectares of land. Only 116 farms had tractors (2006). Approximately 2,200 persons were dependent on agriculture. The main crops were rice, sugarcane, beans, manioc, and corn. There were 53,000 head of cattle (2006). There was 1 bank (2007) and 1,049 automobiles (542 motorcycles), giving a ratio of 13 inhabitants per automobile. [2]

There were 7 health clinics and 1 hospital with 20 beds in 2005. Patients with more serious health conditions are transported to Belo Horizonte or Curvelo. Educational needs were met by 10 primary schools, 2 middle schools, and 8 pre-primary schools.[2]

  • Municipal Human Development Index: 0.730 (2000)
  • State ranking: 424 out of 853 municipalities as of 2000
  • National ranking: 2,436 out of 5,138 municipalities as of 2000
  • Literacy rate: 84%
  • Life expectancy: 70 (average of males and females)[4]

In 2000 the per capita income of R$150.00 was well below the state and national average of R$276.00 and R$297.00 respectively.

The highest ranking municipality in Minas Gerais in 2000 was Poços de Caldas with 0.841, while the lowest was Setubinha with 0.568. Nationally the highest was São Caetano do Sul in São Paulo with 0.919, while the lowest was Setubinha. In more recent statistics (considering 5,507 municipalities) Manari in the state of Pernambuco has the lowest rating in the country—0,467—putting it in last place.[4]

The municipality contained the 5,030 hectares (12,400 acres) Colônia 31 de Março Biological Reserve.[5] An audit in 2012 stated that a number of biological reserves created in 1974 on state-owned land no longer qualified as conservation units. These included Carmo da Mata, Colônia 31 de Março and others.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ a b c IBGE Archived January 9, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Citybrazil Archived 2008-04-10 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ a b Frigoletto
  5. ^ Reservas Biológicas – MG (in Portuguese), Secretaria de Estado de Meio Ambiente e Desenvolvimento Sustentável (Semad) Minas Gerais, archived from the original on 2016-04-26, retrieved 2016-04-25
  6. ^ Antonieta de Pádua Freire Jardim (2012), Relatório Final de Auditoria Operacional MEIO AMBIENTE – UNIDADES DE CONSERVAÇÃO DE PROTEÇÃO INTEGRAL (in Portuguese), TRIBUNAL DE CONTAS DO ESTADO DE MINAS GERAIS, p. 25

See also[edit]

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