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Dourados, Agricultural municipality in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

Located 225 kilometers southwest of Campo Grande, Dourados spans across 4,086 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 430 meters.

The establishment of Dourados in 1935 marked the beginning of its transformation from an isolated settlement into the second largest city of Mato Grosso do Sul.

The population of 225,000 residents includes substantial Japanese communities, contributing to the diverse culinary offerings at local markets and restaurants.

Five universities and over 200 educational institutions operate in Dourados, making it a central educational destination in Mato Grosso do Sul state.

The municipality maintains strong connections with Paraguay, as approximately 30 percent of inhabitants have family relationships across the border.

Location: Mato Grosso do Sul

Inception: 1935

Elevation above the sea: 430 m

Shares border with: Caarapó, Fátima do Sul, Laguna Carapã, Ponta Porã, Rio Brilhante, Douradina, Deodápolis, Maracaju, Itaporã

Website: https://dourados.ms.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -22.22083,-54.80583

Latest update: May 29, 2025 13:28

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