Catalão

Situated at an elevation of 835 meters, Catalão extends across 3,821 square kilometers of rolling uplands near the Paranaíba River in south-central Brazil.

The settlement began in 1722 when Bartolomeu Bueno da Silva established agricultural activities in the area, leading to formal city establishment in 1859.

The Festival of Congadas takes place from September to October, combining African-Brazilian traditions with Catholic celebrations through music and dance performances.

The municipality maintains strong transportation connections through rail networks and highways, facilitating trade routes to major centers like Goiânia and Brasília.

The region contains substantial iron and manganese deposits while supporting major industrial facilities of John Deere and Mitsubishi manufacturing operations.

Location: Goiás

Inception: 1859

Elevation above the sea: 835 m

Shares border with: Ouvidor, Goiandira, Davinópolis, Campo Alegre de Goiás, Araguari, Cascalho Rico, Coromandel, Cumari, Grupiara, Guarda-Mor, Ipameri, Paracatu, Três Ranchos

Website: http://catalao.go.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -18.17000,-47.94194

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22