Mutunópolis

Mutunópolis is a municipality in northern Goiás that spans roughly 870 square kilometers and sits at about 410 meters in elevation. The settlement functions as an administrative center for the surrounding rural areas in Brazil's central-western region.

Three pioneers, including João Gonçalves Pacheco, founded the initial settlement in 1950 while searching for fertile agricultural land. The founding was part of a broader expansion wave across Goiás during the mid-20th century.

The name brings together a Tupi word for a local bird with the Greek word for city, reflecting the mixing of indigenous heritage and European influence found throughout the region. Walking through the town, you can sense this dual cultural foundation in how the community connects to its natural surroundings.

The town offers basic healthcare through a local hospital and several medical clinics for residents and visitors. Schools and other essential services are available, making it a functioning rural administrative hub.

Agriculture is the backbone of the local economy, with hundreds of farms cultivating rice, corn, manioc, bananas, and soybeans. This crop diversity allows the community to rely less on a single harvest and provides year-round work opportunities.