Brumadinho

Brumadinho is a municipality in Minas Gerais situated along the Paraopeba River at an elevation of around 880 meters (2,887 feet) within the Belo Horizonte metropolitan area. The terrain slopes through farmland, forests, and residential neighborhoods that connect to larger urban centers nearby.

A settlement formed here in 1689, and the area gained official municipal status in 1938. This progression shows how a small colonial-era community eventually became a formally organized municipality with its own local government.

The Banda São Sebastião musical group, established in 1929, remains an active part of community gatherings and public celebrations in the municipality. Such traditions reflect how residents connect through shared cultural expression and local pride.

Roads connect this municipality efficiently to other major centers in Minas Gerais, making travel between areas straightforward. Most shops, services, and facilities are located in the central neighborhoods or within easy reach from them.

Within the municipal boundaries lies the Serra do Rola-Moça State Park, a large protected area home to native highland vegetation. This preserved forest region offers a contrast to the populated areas and remains less visited than other attractions in the region.

Location: Minas Gerais

Inception: 1689

Elevation above the sea: 778 m

Shares border with: Nova Lima, Igarapé, Mário Campos, Rio Manso, Moeda, Bonfim, Itatiaiuçu, Belo Horizonte, Belo Vale, Ibirité, Itabirito, São Joaquim de Bicas, Sarzedo

Website: http://brumadinho.mg.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -20.14278,-44.20000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:10