Santana do Paraíso

Santana do Paraíso spans across 275 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 320 meters in southeastern Brazil, near the Vale do Aço metropolitan region.

The location started as a rest point for travelers between Ferros and Coronel Fabriciano, featuring the Taquaraçu Waterfalls before becoming an official municipality in 1992.

The municipality maintains traditions of Minas Gerais through regional festivals, local music performances, and traditional cuisine that represents the state's heritage.

The municipal administration provides extended hours at health units and operates programs for population health monitoring and pet population control.

The municipality houses both the Usiminas Airport and the Queiroz Galvão waste treatment facility, serving the entire Vale do Aço metropolitan region.

Location: Minas Gerais

Inception: April 28, 1992

Elevation above the sea: 320 m

Website: http://www.santanadoparaiso.mg.gov.br/default.aspx

Shares border with: Belo Oriente, Caratinga, Ipaba, Ipatinga, Mesquita

Website: http://santanadoparaiso.mg.gov.br/default.aspx

GPS coordinates: -19.36389,-42.56889

Latest update: April 3, 2025 00:26