Muriaé

Muriaé extends across 843 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 209 meters, intersected by the Muriaé River flowing from west to east.

The municipality traces its origins to 1817 when Constantino José Pinto established the first settlement, which gained city status in 1865 as São Paulo do Muriahé.

The municipal festivals showcase the regional gastronomy of Minas Gerais, featuring traditional dishes made with corn and cassava from local agricultural production.

The city connects to major urban centers through highways BR-116 and BR-393, offering strategic transportation routes for commerce and regional mobility.

Four higher education institutions, including IFSUDESTE and Universidade Presidente Antonio Carlos, provide advanced learning opportunities for the region's 104,108 residents.

Location: Minas Gerais

Elevation above the sea: 209 m

Website: http://www.prefeiturademuriae.mg.gov.br

Shares border with: Ervália, Rosário da Limeira, Laranjal, Palma, Santana de Cataguases, Miraí, São Sebastião da Vargem Alegre, Miradouro, Vieiras, Eugenópolis, Patrocínio do Muriaé, Barão de Monte Alto

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

GPS coordinates: -21.13083,-42.36583

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:53