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Barra do Garças

Mato Grosso, Brazil · South America

About Barra do Garças

Barra do Garças sits on the route: 40 minutes from Bom Jardim de Goiás.

Barra do Garças is a town located in Mato Grosso, Brazil. With a population of 72,694, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Barra do Garças sits in Brazil, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Cuiaba time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Barra do Garças to your route.

About Barra do Garças

Barra do Garças is a city with a population of 61,135 located in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, around 550 km (340 mi) from the capital city of Cuiabá. It was founded on 13 June 1924, but it became politically independent on 15 September 1948. Nowadays, Barra do Garças is the 8th biggest city in Mato Grosso. The

Read more city is situated on the border between the Mato Grosso and Goiás states and due to this the area is considered a geodesic center. A small but developed tourist city due to high agriculture exportation and a strong military presence, Barra do Garças also has a Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue and is known as Rio de Janeiro do Oeste (Rio de Janeiro of the West.) The municipality contains the 11,002 hectares (27,190 acres) Serra Azul State Park, created in 1994. Barra do Garças has many other tourist attractions: a Discoporto, (UFOport), water parks, as well as hot springs, mountains, and fresh water beaches. The city is served by Barra do Garças Airport.

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Where is Barra do Garças located?

Barra do Garças is located in Mato Grosso, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -15.8900 latitude, -52.2567 longitude.

What is the population of Barra do Garças?

Barra do Garças has a population of approximately 72,694 people, making it a town in Brazil.

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Quick Information

Population
72,694
Continent
South America
Country
Brazil
Region
Mato Grosso
Timezone
America/Cuiaba
Coordinates
-15.8900, -52.2567

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Brazil

Police
190
Ambulance
192
Fire
193
Driving side
right
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South AmericaBrazilMato GrossoTown

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