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Diamantina, Administrative region in Minas Gerais, Brazil

The municipality of Diamantina extends across 3,870 square kilometers of mountainous terrain in southeastern Brazil at an elevation of 1,262 meters.

Portuguese colonizers established the settlement as Arraial do Tijuco in 1713, which developed into a major diamond mining center by the late 18th century.

The Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha hosts regional music festivals that celebrate local traditions through performances of classical and folk compositions.

The municipality connects to Belo Horizonte through regular flights at Diamantina Airport and federal highway BR-259, facilitating transportation for residents and visitors.

The Biribiri State Park within the municipality contains 16,999 hectares of protected land featuring historical mining villages and natural rock formations.

Location: Minas Gerais

Elevation above the sea: 1,280 m

Shares border with: Bocaiúva, Gouveia, Senador Modestino Gonçalves, Olhos-d'Água, Couto de Magalhães de Minas, Augusto de Lima, Buenópolis, Carbonita, Datas, Monjolos, São Gonçalo do Rio Preto, Serro

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

GPS coordinates: -18.24889,-43.60000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:13

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