Pará de Minas

Pará de Minas is a municipality in Minas Gerais, Brazil, located in the central part of the state. The administrative territory includes both urban areas and rural zones with agricultural land.

The settlement emerged in the late 17th century when gold prospectors from São Paulo arrived in the region and searched for precious metals along the Pará River. The name of the place derives from this river that flows through the area.

The municipality maintains six distinct districts including Pará de Minas, Córrego do Barro, Carioca, Ascensão, Torneiros, and Tavares de Minas.

The main town serves as the administrative center and offers basic urban infrastructure and services for visitors. The individual districts lie at different distances from the center and are accessible via local roads.

The municipality divides into six administrative districts, each with its own local center and administration. Each of these districts has its own character and contributes to the diversity of the entire area.

Location: Minas Gerais

Inception: November 5, 1877

Elevation above the sea: 777 m

Shares border with: Florestal, Mateus Leme, Itaúna, Igaratinga, Conceição do Pará, Esmeraldas, São José da Varginha, Onça de Pitangui

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

GPS coordinates: -19.86000,-44.60778

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:37