Aiuruoca, Administrative center in southern Minas Gerais, Brazil
Located at an elevation of 989 meters, Aiuruoca extends across 649 square kilometers of land in the mountainous region of Minas Gerais state.
The municipality of Aiuruoca, established in 1706, developed from an indigenous settlement into a structured administrative division of Minas Gerais.
Danish immigrants in the 1920s introduced cheese production techniques that influenced the local manufacturing of queijo prato, a traditional Brazilian cheese.
The municipality contains 15 percent of Serra do Papagaio State Park, offering natural spaces for outdoor activities and environmental conservation.
The regional terrain supports diverse agricultural practices while maintaining a population density of only 9 people per square kilometer.
Location: Minas Gerais
Elevation above the sea: 989 m
Shares border with: Cruzília, Baependi, Serranos, Carvalhos, Bocaina de Minas, Alagoa, Seritinga, Minduri
GPS coordinates: -21.97583,-44.60278
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:47
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