Fronteira, Municipality in Triângulo Mineiro, Brazil
Fronteira is a municipality in the Triângulo Mineiro region of Minas Gerais state, situated along the southern boundary where the Rio Grande forms the Marimbondo Dam. The town sits at about 458 meters in elevation and occupies an area shaped by farming and livestock activities.
The municipality was established in 1943 through the initiative of businessman Maurício Goulart, who envisioned creating a planned city in central Brazil. This founding followed a deliberate strategy to develop the region and its resources in an organized manner.
The municipality maintains several educational institutions, including two primary schools and one middle school, serving the local population of over 18,000 residents.
The area is shaped by cattle ranching, agriculture, and hydroelectric activities that define local life and economy. Visitors should expect a rural setting organized around these primary industries and the lifestyle they support.
A roughly 12-meter statue called Bernardão stands as a distinctive landmark in the municipality and serves as a familiar reference point for residents and visitors alike. The figure has become part of the local identity.
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