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Betim, Industrial center in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Betim spans 342 square kilometers at 817 meters elevation, forming part of the Belo Horizonte metropolitan area with over 400,000 residents.

Founded in December 1938, Betim transformed from a rural settlement into a major industrial hub following the establishment of the Fiat automobile factory in 1976.

The population of Betim includes diverse ethnic groups, with 124,376 White, 60,402 Black, and 227,050 Mixed residents contributing to local traditions.

The municipality contains numerous manufacturing facilities, educational institutions, and healthcare centers, connected by an extensive road network to Belo Horizonte.

The city houses Brazil's largest Fiat manufacturing plant and a Petrobras oil refinery, making it a central point for automotive and petroleum industries.

Location: Minas Gerais

Inception: 1938

Elevation above the sea: 817 m

Shares border with: Contagem, Mário Campos, Sarzedo, Esmeraldas, Ibirité, Juatuba

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

GPS coordinates: -19.96778,-44.19778

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:37

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