Formosa, Administrative municipality in Goiás, Brazil.
The municipality of Formosa extends across 5,813 square kilometers of land in the state of Goiás, featuring gentle hills and deep river valleys.
The settlement, initially named Arraial dos Couros, received its current designation as Vila Formosa da Imperatriz on August 1, 1843, honoring Empress Teresa Cristina.
The municipality integrates Brazilian traditions through regular events celebrating regional music, agricultural heritage, and local food production methods.
Located 80 kilometers northeast of Brasília, Formosa maintains strong transportation connections with major urban centers through an extensive network of highways.
The Paranã River originates near the urban area, creating a complex ecosystem that supports numerous tropical plant species and native wildlife populations.
Location: Goiás
Inception: August 1, 1843
Elevation above the sea: 916 m
Website: http://www.formosa.go.gov.br/
Shares border with: Paranoá, Flores de Goiás, Água Fria de Goiás, Buritis, Cabeceira Grande, Cabeceiras, Planaltina, São João d'Aliança, Vila Boa
Website: http://formosa.go.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -15.53694,-47.33389
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:38
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