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{{Short description|Town and municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil}}
[[Image:MinasGerais Municip FortalezadeMinas.svg|thumb|right|250px|Location of Fortaleza de Minas on a map of the state of Minas Gerais]]
[[Image:MinasGerais Municip FortalezadeMinas.svg|thumb|right|250px|Location of Fortaleza de Minas on a map of the state of Minas Gerais]]


'''Fortaleza de Minas''' is a Brazilian municipality located in the southwest of the state of [[Minas Gerais]]. Its population {{as of|2020|lc=y}} was 4,437 people living in a total area of {{convert|218|km²|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>[https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/mg/fortaleza-de-minas/panorama IBGE 2020]</ref> The city belongs to the meso-region of Sul e Sudoeste de Minas and to the micro-region of [[Passos, Minas Gerais|Passos]]. It became a municipality in 1963.<ref>[http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php IBGE] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080611095922/http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php |date=June 11, 2008 }}</ref>
'''Fortaleza de Minas''' is a Brazilian municipality located in the southwest of the state of [[Minas Gerais]]. Its population {{as of|2020|lc=y}} was 4,437 people living in a total area of {{convert|218|km2|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>[https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/mg/fortaleza-de-minas/panorama IBGE 2020]</ref> The city belongs to the meso-region of Sul e Sudoeste de Minas and to the micro-region of [[Passos, Minas Gerais|Passos]]. It became a municipality in 1963.<ref>[http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php IBGE] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080611095922/http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php |date=June 11, 2008 }}</ref>


==Location==
==Location==
The city center of Fortaleza de Minas is located at an elevation of 856 meters just south of the regional center of [[Passos, Minas Gerais|Passos]]. Neighboring municipalities are: [[Pratápolis]] (N and NW), [[Itaú de Minas]] (N), [[Passos, Minas Gerais|Passos]] (NE and E), [[Jacuí]] and [[Bom Jesus da Penha]] (S and SE), [[São Sebastião do Paraíso]] (W).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010708001639/http://www.citybrazil.com.br/mg/regioes/passos/ Citybrazil]</ref>
The city center of Fortaleza de Minas is located at an elevation of 856 meters just south of the regional center of [[Passos, Minas Gerais|Passos]]. Neighboring municipalities are: [[Pratápolis]] (N and NW), [[Itaú de Minas]] (N), [[Passos, Minas Gerais|Passos]] (NE and E), [[Jacuí]] and [[Bom Jesus da Penha]] (S and SE), [[São Sebastião do Paraíso]] (W).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010708001639/http://www.citybrazil.com.br/mg/regioes/passos/ Citybrazil]</ref>


'''Distances'''
'''Distances'''
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*[[São Paulo]]: 430&nbsp;km
*[[São Paulo]]: 430&nbsp;km
The nearest airport with national flights is in [[Ribeirão Preto]].
The nearest airport with national flights is in [[Ribeirão Preto]].
<ref>[http://www.der.mg.gov.br/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=179 DERMG]</ref><ref>[http://www.aondefica.com/centerleft_mg.asp A onde fica]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.der.mg.gov.br/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=179 DERMG]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.aondefica.com/centerleft_mg.asp |title=A onde fica |access-date=2008-09-02 |archive-date=2010-07-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100707145655/http://www.aondefica.com/centerleft_mg.asp |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Tourism==
==Tourism==
Despite the small area there is a lot of variety in the landscape with rugged hills, streams, and waterfalls. There are three modest hotels and four restaurants. The São João River is the main river. It has waterfalls, and large rock formations and is used for the practice of canoeing and kayaking. One of the most beautiful spots is Cachoeira do Val, a waterfall located {{convert|4|km|0|abbr=on}} from the town.<ref>[http://www.fortalezademinas.mg.gov.br/art.asp?art=3 City site]{{Dead link|date=October 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> See [http://www.fortalezademinas.mg.gov.br/art.asp?art=18 Galeria de fotos]{{Dead link|date=October 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} for photos.
Despite the small area there is a lot of variety in the landscape with rugged hills, streams, and waterfalls. There are three modest hotels and four restaurants. The São João River is the main river. It has waterfalls, and large rock formations and is used for the practice of canoeing and kayaking. One of the most beautiful spots is Cachoeira do Val, a waterfall located {{convert|4|km|0|abbr=on}} from the town.<ref>[http://www.fortalezademinas.mg.gov.br/art.asp?art=3 City site]{{Dead link|date=October 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> See [http://www.fortalezademinas.mg.gov.br/art.asp?art=18 Galeria de fotos]{{Dead link|date=October 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} for photos.


==Economic activities==
==Economic activities==
Mining, services, small industries, and agriculture are the main economic activities. The economy is based on mineral extraction (nickel) and the sulfuric acid industry. There is one large enterprise, Mineração Serra da Fortaleza, of the Votorantim group. In 2005 501 workers were employed in this industry. The GDP in 2005 was approximately R$112 million, with 5 million reais from taxes, 25 million reais from services, 72 million reais from industry, and 9 million reais from agriculture. There were 521 rural producers on 18,000 hectares of land. Approximately 1,800 persons were occupied in agriculture. The main crops are coffee, bananas, sugarcane, rice, beans, and corn. There were 11,000 head of cattle, of which 3,000 were milk cows (2006).<ref>[http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php IBGE] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080611095922/http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php |date=June 11, 2008 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.fortalezademinas.mg.gov.br/art.asp?art=3 City site]{{Dead link|date=October 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
Mining, services, small industries, and agriculture are the main economic activities. The economy is based on mineral extraction (nickel) and the sulfuric acid industry. There is one large enterprise, Mineração Serra da Fortaleza, of the Votorantim group. In 2005 501 workers were employed in this industry. The GDP in 2005 was approximately R$112 million, with 5 million reais from taxes, 25 million reais from services, 72 million reais from industry, and 9 million reais from agriculture. There were 521 rural producers on 18,000 hectares of land. Approximately 1,800 persons were occupied in agriculture. The main crops are coffee, bananas, sugarcane, rice, beans, and corn. There were 11,000 head of cattle, of which 3,000 were milk cows (2006).<ref>[http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php IBGE] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080611095922/http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php |date=June 11, 2008 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.fortalezademinas.mg.gov.br/art.asp?art=3 City site]{{Dead link|date=October 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


There is 1 bank (2007) In the vehicle fleet there were 616 automobiles, 48 trucks, 53 pickup trucks, 4 buses, and 212 motorcycles (2007).<ref>[http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php IBGE] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080611095922/http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php |date=June 11, 2008 }}</ref>
There is 1 bank (2007) In the vehicle fleet there were 616 automobiles, 48 trucks, 53 pickup trucks, 4 buses, and 212 motorcycles (2007).<ref>[http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php IBGE] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080611095922/http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php |date=June 11, 2008 }}</ref>


==Health and education==
==Health and education==
In the health sector there were 3 health clinics (2005). Educational needs of 850 students were attended to by 2 primary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 pre-primary school.<ref>[http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php IBGE] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080611095922/http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php |date=June 11, 2008 }}</ref>
In the health sector there were 3 health clinics (2005). Educational needs of 850 students were attended to by 2 primary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 pre-primary school.<ref>[http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php IBGE] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080611095922/http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php |date=June 11, 2008 }}</ref>


*Municipal [[Human Development Index]]: 0.765 (2000)
*Municipal [[Human Development Index]]: 0.765 (2000)
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*Life expectancy: 74 (average of males and females)<ref>[http://www.frigoletto.com.br/GeoEcon/idhmg.htm Frigoletto]</ref>
*Life expectancy: 74 (average of males and females)<ref>[http://www.frigoletto.com.br/GeoEcon/idhmg.htm Frigoletto]</ref>


In 2000 the per capita monthly income of R$192.00 was below the state average of R$276.00 and below the national average of R$297.00. [[Poços de Caldas]] had the highest per capita monthly income in 2000 with R$435.00. The lowest was [[Setubinha]] with R$73.00.
In 2000 the per capita monthly income of R$192.00 was below the state average of R$276.00 and below the national average of R$297.00. [[Poços de Caldas]] had the highest per capita monthly income in 2000 with R$435.00. The lowest was [[Setubinha]] with R$73.00.


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>[http://www.frigoletto.com.br/GeoEcon/idhmg.htm Frigoletto]</ref>
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>[http://www.frigoletto.com.br/GeoEcon/idhmg.htm Frigoletto]</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 04:19, 13 April 2024

Location of Fortaleza de Minas on a map of the state of Minas Gerais

Fortaleza de Minas is a Brazilian municipality located in the southwest of the state of Minas Gerais. Its population as of 2020 was 4,437 people living in a total area of 218 km2 (84 sq mi).[1] The city belongs to the meso-region of Sul e Sudoeste de Minas and to the micro-region of Passos. It became a municipality in 1963.[2]

Location[edit]

The city center of Fortaleza de Minas is located at an elevation of 856 meters just south of the regional center of Passos. Neighboring municipalities are: Pratápolis (N and NW), Itaú de Minas (N), Passos (NE and E), Jacuí and Bom Jesus da Penha (S and SE), São Sebastião do Paraíso (W).[3]

Distances

The nearest airport with national flights is in Ribeirão Preto. [4][5]

Tourism[edit]

Despite the small area there is a lot of variety in the landscape with rugged hills, streams, and waterfalls. There are three modest hotels and four restaurants. The São João River is the main river. It has waterfalls, and large rock formations and is used for the practice of canoeing and kayaking. One of the most beautiful spots is Cachoeira do Val, a waterfall located 4 km (2 mi) from the town.[6] See Galeria de fotos[permanent dead link] for photos.

Economic activities[edit]

Mining, services, small industries, and agriculture are the main economic activities. The economy is based on mineral extraction (nickel) and the sulfuric acid industry. There is one large enterprise, Mineração Serra da Fortaleza, of the Votorantim group. In 2005 501 workers were employed in this industry. The GDP in 2005 was approximately R$112 million, with 5 million reais from taxes, 25 million reais from services, 72 million reais from industry, and 9 million reais from agriculture. There were 521 rural producers on 18,000 hectares of land. Approximately 1,800 persons were occupied in agriculture. The main crops are coffee, bananas, sugarcane, rice, beans, and corn. There were 11,000 head of cattle, of which 3,000 were milk cows (2006).[7][8]

There is 1 bank (2007) In the vehicle fleet there were 616 automobiles, 48 trucks, 53 pickup trucks, 4 buses, and 212 motorcycles (2007).[9]

Health and education[edit]

In the health sector there were 3 health clinics (2005). Educational needs of 850 students were attended to by 2 primary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 pre-primary school.[10]

  • Municipal Human Development Index: 0.765 (2000)
  • State ranking: 191 out of 853 municipalities as of 2000
  • National ranking: 1,458 out of 5,138 municipalities as of 2000
  • Literacy rate: 85%
  • Life expectancy: 74 (average of males and females)[11]

In 2000 the per capita monthly income of R$192.00 was below the state average of R$276.00 and below the national average of R$297.00. Poços de Caldas had the highest per capita monthly income in 2000 with R$435.00. The lowest was Setubinha with R$73.00.

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.[12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ IBGE Archived June 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Citybrazil
  4. ^ DERMG
  5. ^ "A onde fica". Archived from the original on 2010-07-07. Retrieved 2008-09-02.
  6. ^ City site[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ IBGE Archived June 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ City site[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ IBGE Archived June 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ IBGE Archived June 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  11. ^ Frigoletto
  12. ^ Frigoletto

See also[edit]

20°50′56″S 46°43′04″W / 20.84889°S 46.71778°W / -20.84889; -46.71778

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