Prados, Municipality in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Located at an elevation of 922 meters, Prados extends across the southeastern region of Minas Gerais with geographical coordinates of 21.057778°S and 44.08°W.
The municipality emerged during Brazil's gold rush period, becoming an established settlement within the Portuguese colonial system of captaincies in Minas Gerais.
Local residents maintain traditions in cheese production and sweet dishes, reflecting the culinary heritage typical of municipalities in Minas Gerais state.
The municipality connects to major Brazilian cities through a network of roads, offering accessibility for visitors exploring the southeastern region.
Prados functions as one of the 5,570 municipalities in Brazil, operating under specific administrative regulations within the state of Minas Gerais.
Location: Minas Gerais
Elevation above the sea: 922 m
Shares border with: Lagoa Dourada, Dores de Campos, Tiradentes, São João del Rei, Barbacena, Coronel Xavier Chaves, Barroso, Carandaí
GPS coordinates: -21.05778,-44.08000
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:51
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