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Crucilândia

Minas Gerais, Brazil · South America

About Crucilândia

Crucilândia sits on the route: 25 minutes from Bonfim, 52km from Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos.

Crucilândia is a town located in Minas Gerais, Brazil. With a population of 5,434, it is an important destination in South America.

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

About Crucilândia

Crucilândia is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, located within the Metropolitan Mesoregion of Belo Horizonte and the Mid-Center-West Microregion. It lies approximately 97 kilometers from the state capital and covers an area of 167.58 square kilometers. According to the 2024 census, the

Read more municipality has a population of 7,600 inhabitants. Situated in a region of rolling hills, Crucilândia has an average elevation of 908 meters and is crossed by several watercourses belonging to the Paraopeba River sub-basin. The municipality features a highland tropical climate, characterized by rainy summers and dry winters. Politically emancipated in 1948, the city traces its origins to early exploratory expeditions known as bandeiras, and underwent several name changes over time until adopting its current name in 1943, in reference to its patron saint, the Holy Cross (Santa Cruz). With a strong rural and religious identity, Crucilândia preserves its cultural traditions and is noted for its natural landscapes, popular festivals, and agricultural activities.

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Where is Crucilândia located?

Crucilândia is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -20.3839 latitude, -44.3369 longitude.

What is the population of Crucilândia?

Crucilândia has a population of approximately 5,434 people, making it a town in Brazil.

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Quick Information

Population
5,434
Continent
South America
Country
Brazil
Region
Minas Gerais
Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-20.3839, -44.3369

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Brazil

Police
190
Ambulance
192
Fire
193
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Crucilândia

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Inhotim

A 140-hectare contemporary art park in Minas Gerais where purpose-built pavilions for single artists sit among botanical gardens and lakes. The largest open-air art centre in Latin America.

31 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos

A hilltop sanctuary at Congonhas where Aleijadinho carved twelve soapstone prophets on the terrace, each with a distinct face and gesture, plus six chapels of painted cedar passion figures.

52 km · about 60 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Crucilândia.

Bonfim

🇧🇷 Brazil

12 km awayPop. 7,434

Rio Manso

🇧🇷 Brazil

14 km awayPop. 5,568

Piedade dos Gerais

🇧🇷 Brazil

15 km awayPop. 5,019

Itaguara

🇧🇷 Brazil

16 km awayPop. 13,846

Piracema

🇧🇷 Brazil

20 km awayPop. 6,700

Itatiaiuçu

🇧🇷 Brazil

23 km awayPop. 12,966

Moeda

🇧🇷 Brazil

30 km awayPop. 5,125

Brumadinho

🇧🇷 Brazil

30 km awayPop. 38,915

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