Extrema, Industrial municipality in southern Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Extrema is a municipality in southern Minas Gerais located at approximately 973 meters elevation. The town spans around 243 square kilometers and borders several neighboring municipalities in the region.
The municipality developed as a strategic point connecting São Paulo and Minas Gerais, experiencing significant growth during the 1900s. Its favorable location between two major states encouraged business development and regional trade.
The Igreja Matriz de Santa Rita de Cássia serves as the main religious building and shapes the town's central square. It reflects the religious traditions that remain important to local life today.
The town sits roughly 100 kilometers from São Paulo and functions as a key logistics and business hub. Good road connections make it accessible from the nearby metropolis and neighboring regions.
The town sits within the Fernão Dias Environmental Protection Area, a large conservation zone. This natural space allows visitors to explore protected forests and local ecosystems.
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