Jaraguá

Jaraguá is a municipality in central Goiás that covers substantial land in the region's interior. The settlement includes residential areas, a religious center at the chiesa heart, and commercial zones developed around trade routes.

The settlement began in the early 1700s when prospectors discovered a spring called Córrego de Jaraguá and established a community there. The church was built in 1748 and marked the formation of a permanent center for religious and civic life.

The Nossa Senhora da Penha church shapes the center with its traditional style and shows how religious structures influence daily community life. It serves as a gathering point and landmark for residents.

The area is reachable via the major BR-153 highway connecting Belém and Brasília, which links to larger cities and makes travel straightforward. Visitors will find it easy to arrive by car or bus.

Since the 1970s the city transformed into a major clothing production center with factories spread throughout its streets and surrounding areas. This industrial shift completely reshaped how the place looks and functions today.

Location: Goiás

Elevation above the sea: 626 m

Shares border with: Pirenópolis, Goianésia, Itaguari, Itaguaru, Jesúpolis, Rianápolis, Santa Isabel, Santa Rosa de Goiás, São Francisco de Goiás, Taquaral de Goiás, Uruana

GPS coordinates: -15.75694,-49.33389

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:02