Brasópolis

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Brasópolis
Municipality
Downtown Brasópolis
Downtown Brasópolis
Flag of Brasópolis
Official seal of Brasópolis
Location in the State of Minas Gerais
Location in the State of Minas Gerais
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast
State Minas Gerais
FoundedSeptember 16, 1901
Area
 • Total361.160 km2 (139.445 sq mi)
Elevation
850 m (2,790 ft)
Population
 (2009)
 • Total14,756
 • Density45.0/km2 (117/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (BST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-2 (BDT)
Postal Code
37530-000

Brasópolis is a municipality in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Previously called São Caetano da Vargem Grande it was renamed after its most famous son; Venceslau Brás, 9th president of the republic.