Mato Grosso

Mato Grosso extends across 903,357 square kilometers, containing parts of the Amazon rainforest, Pantanal wetlands, and Cerrado savanna ecological systems.

The state emerged in 1889 as a federative unit during Brazil's republican movement, later dividing into two separate states in 1977 with Mato Grosso do Sul.

Indigenous groups of Guarani and Kaiowá maintain their traditional practices throughout the state, influencing local customs and regional identity.

The agricultural sector dominates the state economy, with extensive production of soybeans, corn, and cattle distributed through 141,171 kilometers of municipal roads.

The state contains multiple elevation changes, reaching 408 meters above sea level, creating diverse microclimates that support varied agricultural production methods.

Location: Brazil

Inception: 1889

Capital city: Cuiabá

Elevation above the sea: 408 m

Reference: MT

Part of: Central-West Region, South America Midwest Integrated Zone

Shares border with: Rondônia, Amazonas, Pará, Tocantins, Goiás, Mato Grosso do Sul, Santa Cruz Department

Address: State of Mato Grosso, Brazil

Website: https://mt.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -12.83333,-56.31667

Latest update: October 3, 2025 08:24