Contagem, Industrial municipality in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
The city spans 194 square kilometers at an elevation of 858 meters, forming part of Greater Belo Horizonte metropolitan region with 621,863 residents.
The region evolved from a Portuguese colonial transit point in 1716 into the first industrial district of Minas Gerais state by 1946.
The population of Contagem reflects Brazilian diversity with 48.6 percent mixed-race, 38.9 percent white, and 10.1 percent black residents maintaining local traditions.
The Ceasa Minas Greater BH wholesale supply center occupies 605,000 square meters, distributing products through an extensive network of companies.
The Gafanhoto power plant, constructed in 1952, remains a fundamental component for industrial operations across the metropolitan district.
Location: Minas Gerais
Inception: 1716
Elevation above the sea: 858 m
Shares border with: Belo Horizonte, Betim, Esmeraldas, Ibirité, Ribeirão das Neves
Website: http://contagem.mg.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -19.93194,-44.05389
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:15
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