Minas Gerais, Brazil · South America
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João Monlevade is a town located in Minas Gerais, Brazil. With a population of 80,187, it is an important destination in South America.
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João Monlevade is a Brazilian municipality located in the interior of the state of Minas Gerais, in the Southeast Region of Brazil. It is situated east of the state capital, Belo Horizonte, approximately 110 kilometers away. The municipality covers an area of 99.158 km2 (38.285 sq mi), of which 29.1 km2 (11.2 sq mi)Read more
is classified as urban area, with a population of 83,360 inhabitants in 2024.
João Monlevade was emancipated in the 20th century, specifically in 1964, with its development largely driven by the establishment of ArcelorMittal Aços Longos (formerly Companhia Siderúrgica Belgo-Mineira) in 1921. The municipality currently comprises nearly sixty neighborhoods, and it boasts various natural, historical, and cultural attractions, including the São José do Operário Mother Church, constructed in the 1940s, and the Catalan Forge, with its imposing and renowned headquarters (Fazenda Solar), built to house Jean-Antoine Félix Dissandes de Monlevade, the pioneer after whom the municipality is named.
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João Monlevade is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -19.8100 latitude, -43.1736 longitude.
João Monlevade has a population of approximately 80,187 people, making it a town in Brazil.
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