São Simão

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São Simão, Municipality in south-central Goiás, Brazil

The city spreads across 414 square kilometers at an elevation of 490 meters, surrounded by the waters of São Simão lake and Paranaíba river.

The settlement originated in 1930 when diamond prospectors and fishermen established themselves along the Paranaíba River between Goiás and Minas Gerais states.

The municipality maintains strong connections to water-based activities, with residents participating in fishing traditions and nautical sports on Lake Azul.

São Simão contains a regional airport capable of handling 99-ton aircraft, four small ports, and direct access to major cities through highway BR-365.

The construction of São Simão dam transformed the original natural canal into an artificial lake, creating 674 square kilometers of water surface with multiple islands.

Location: Goiás

Elevation above the sea: 468 m

GPS coordinates: -18.99083,-50.54389

Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:55

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