Catas Altas, Colonial municipality in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Located at 745 meters above sea level, Catas Altas extends across 240 square kilometers of mountainous terrain in southeastern Brazil.
Founded on December 8, 1703, Catas Altas developed during the Brazilian colonial period as a settlement connected to regional mining activities.
The Mother of Men Church stands as a central religious monument in Catas Altas, representing the architectural heritage of 18th-century Brazilian religious buildings.
The municipal administration office at Praça Monsenhor Mendes 136 provides public services and information for the 5,421 residents of Catas Altas.
The municipality generates substantial economic value through its industrial sector, which produces over R$ 34 million annually, surpassing both agricultural and service sectors.
Location: Minas Gerais
Elevation above the sea: 745 m
Shares border with: Alvinópolis, Mariana, Santa Bárbara
Website: http://catasaltas.mg.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -20.07500,-43.40778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:44
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