Juiz de Fora, Educational and industrial center in Minas Gerais, Brazil
The city spans across 1,437 square kilometers in southeastern Brazil, situated between mountain ranges at an elevation of 678 meters above sea level.
The settlement emerged in the 18th century along the Caminho Novo road, which connected Rio de Janeiro to the gold mining regions of Minas Gerais.
The Federal University of Juiz de Fora operates multiple research centers and hosts the International Festival of Brazilian Colonial Music and Early Music.
The BR-040 highway links the city to major metropolitan areas including Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, and Sao Paulo, facilitating regional transportation.
The Mariano Procopio Museum, Rodoviario Museum, and Nucleo Historico Ferroviario preserve the regional heritage through diverse collections and exhibitions.
Location: Minas Gerais
Inception: 1850
Elevation above the sea: 678 m
Shares border with: Coronel Pacheco, Bicas, Santos Dumont, Santana do Deserto, Belmiro Braga, Lima Duarte, Bias Fortes, Chácara, Ewbank da Câmara, Matias Barbosa, Pedro Teixeira, Pequeri, Piau, Santa Bárbara do Monte Verde
Website: http://pjf.mg.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -21.75000,-43.35000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:10
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