Lavras, Educational center in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Located at an elevation of 912 meters, Lavras extends across 564 square kilometers of terrain in southeastern Minas Gerais state.
The settlement originated in 1729 when Francisco Bueno da Fonseca and his family established themselves in the region to prospect gold and develop agriculture.
The Federal University of Lavras stands as an educational cornerstone, offering programs in agronomy and veterinary science that shape the local intellectual landscape.
The municipality maintains an average annual temperature of 19.6 degrees Celsius with 1,511 millimeters of rainfall, supporting agricultural production throughout the year.
The transformation from Lavras do Funil to Lavras in 1868 marked the beginning of significant infrastructure development, including river navigation and railway connections.
Location: Minas Gerais
Inception: 1729
Elevation above the sea: 912 m
Shares border with: Carmo da Cachoeira, Ribeirão Vermelho, Ingaí, Nepomuceno, Ijaci, Itumirim, Perdões
Address: Lavras, State of Minas Gerais, 37200-000, Brazil
Website: http://lavras.mg.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -21.24500,-45.00000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:21
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