Caratinga

Located in eastern Minas Gerais at 578 meters above sea level, Caratinga encompasses 1,251 square kilometers within the Rio Doce region.

The municipality was established on June 24, 1892, taking its name from the Tupi language word meaning white cará, a tuber found in the region.

The territory was originally inhabited by Aimoré people and developed strong agricultural traditions, particularly centered around coffee cultivation and production.

The municipality connects to major cities through the Rio-Bahia interstate highway BR 116 and links to Belo Horizonte via BR-381 highway system.

Pedra Itaúna, reaching 1,012 meters in height, stands as a national historical monument where visitors participate in climbing and paragliding activities.

Location: Minas Gerais

Inception: June 24, 1892

Elevation above the sea: 562 m

Shares border with: Santa Rita de Minas, Piedade de Caratinga, Bom Jesus do Galho, Bugre, Entre Folhas, Iapu, Imbé de Minas, Inhapim, Ipaba, Ipanema, Ipatinga, Raul Soares, Santa Bárbara do Leste, Santana do Paraíso, Simonésia, Timóteo, Ubaporanga, Vargem Alegre

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

GPS coordinates: -19.79000,-42.13889

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:38