Ouro Preto do Oeste, Municipality in Rondônia, Brazil
The municipality covers 1,970 square kilometers in western Brazil at an elevation of 184 meters, containing agricultural lands and remnants of Amazon forest.
The Integrated Colonization Project of Ouro Preto do Oeste began as the first settlement initiative in Rondônia, marking a significant phase of Amazon development.
The local population of 35,737 residents maintains agricultural traditions while adapting to modern practices in farming and community organization.
The municipality operates on Amazon Time (UTC-4) and provides essential services through its administrative center, including healthcare and education facilities.
The name translates to Black Gold of the West, referring to the agricultural potential that attracted initial settlers to this part of the Amazon Basin.
Location: Rondônia
Elevation above the sea: 184 m
Shares border with: Jaru, Teixeirópolis, Ji-Paraná, Nova União, Vale do Paraíso
GPS coordinates: -10.74806,-62.21583
Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:58
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