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Caiapônia, Municipality in Goiás, Brazil.

The municipality spans across a diverse terrain featuring numerous rivers including Caiapó, Bonito, Paraíso, Peixe, Piranhas, Verdão, Claro, and Doce.

Originally named Torres do Rio Bonito in 1845, the settlement received municipal status in 1871 and changed its name to Caiapônia in 1943.

The municipality maintains strong agricultural traditions with extensive cattle ranching operations, holding the third largest cattle herd in Goiás state.

Located 334 kilometers southwest of Goiânia, Caiapônia connects through highways GO-060 and GO-221, providing access to neighboring municipalities.

The region contains multiple waterfalls, including Cachoeira do Salomão with an 80-meter drop, contributing to its nickname 'City of the Thousand Waterfalls'.

GPS coordinates: -16.95667,-51.81028

Latest update: March 13, 2025 02:54

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