Ouro Branco, Mining municipality in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Located at an elevation of 1,100 meters, Ouro Branco extends across a mountainous region with numerous water springs and natural formations.
The settlement began in the late 17th century when explorer Miguel Garcia discovered a light-colored gold deposit, leading to the name Ouro Branco.
The Santo Antonio de Ouro Branco Church, constructed between 1717 and 1779, represents the religious and architectural heritage of the colonial period.
The university campus of Federal University of São João del-Rei offers engineering programs including Civil, Chemical, and Mechatronics specializations.
The Serra de Ouro Branco State Park covers 1,614 hectares and contains water sources that feed both the Paraopeba and Rio Doce river basins.
Location: Minas Gerais
Elevation above the sea: 1,100 m
Website: http://www.ourobranco.mg.gov.br
Shares border with: Congonhas, Itaverava, Ouro Preto, Conselheiro Lafaiete
Website: http://ourobranco.mg.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -20.52083,-43.69194
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41
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