Matozinhos

Matozinhos is a municipality in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte situated at 768 meters elevation across varied terrain. The city displays a mix of residential and built areas interspersed with green spaces and agricultural land.

The area evolved from a small settlement into an official municipality when it gained administrative independence in 1944. This moment marked a significant shift in how the region was organized and governed.

Residents maintain strong ties to the customs and traditions of Minas Gerais through celebrations that shape community life throughout the year. These festivities reflect the area's deep connection to regional identity.

The municipality offers frequent bus connections to Belo Horizonte with services operating throughout the day. Direct road access links it to neighboring areas, making travel within the metropolitan region straightforward.

The Monumento Natural Estadual Vargem da Pedra displays impressive natural rock formations that represent a protected geological heritage within the area. These formations reveal layers of the region's ancient geological story.

Location: Minas Gerais

Elevation above the sea: 768 m

Shares border with: Pedro Leopoldo, Baldim, Capim Branco, Esmeraldas, Funilândia, Jaboticatubas, Prudente de Morais

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

GPS coordinates: -19.55778,-44.08083

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:24