Caeté, Municipality in Minas Gerais, Brazil
The municipality of Caeté stretches across 541 square kilometers of terrain in southeastern Brazil, with an elevation of 937 meters above sea level.
Established in 1714, Caeté developed during the colonial period when mining activities shaped the economic foundations of this region in Minas Gerais.
The local population of 45,047 residents maintains strong connections to traditional Brazilian customs through regular festivals and community celebrations.
Serra do Gandarela National Park occupies 31,270 hectares within the municipality borders, offering natural spaces for outdoor activities and environmental research.
The name Caeté originates from Old Tupi language, referring to specific Marantaceae plants that grow naturally in this region.
Location: Minas Gerais
Inception: 1714
Elevation above the sea: 937 m
Website: http://www.caete.mg.gov.br/
Shares border with: Nova União, Taquaraçu de Minas, Barão de Cocais, Bom Jesus do Amparo, Raposos, Rio Acima, Sabará, Santa Bárbara
Website: http://caete.mg.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -19.88000,-43.67000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45
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Church of Our Lady of Ó
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Parish Church of Our Lady of the Conception
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Shrine of Our Lady of Piety
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Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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Gongo Soco
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Teatro Municipal
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Igreja Matriz de São João Batista
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Our Lady of the Assumption Church
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Capela de Nossa Senhora do Pilar
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Casa Azul
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Pelourinho do Poder
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