Ibirité, Municipality in Belo Horizonte metropolitan region, Brazil
Ibirité stands at 872 meters above sea level, spanning across 73 square kilometers within the central region of Minas Gerais state.
The settlement originated in 1880 as Pantano de Vargas village in Sabará parish before receiving municipality status on March 1, 1963.
The name Ibirité derives from indigenous Tupi language, reflecting the territory's connection to iron-rich lands and dense forest coverage.
The municipality maintains 35 basic education schools and 10 high schools, with several higher education institutions serving the local population.
The Serra do Rola-Moça State Park occupies part of Ibirité's territory, providing 3,941 hectares of protected natural environment.
Location: Minas Gerais
Inception: March 1, 1963
Elevation above the sea: 872 m
Shares border with: Belo Horizonte, Betim, Brumadinho, Contagem, Sarzedo
Website: http://ibirite.mg.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -20.02194,-44.05889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:04
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