Coração de Jesus, Municipality in northern Minas Gerais, Brazil
This rural settlement extends across 2,236 square kilometers, featuring agricultural landscapes and cattle farms at an elevation of 701 meters above sea level.
Portuguese explorers first established Arraial do Sagrado Coração de Jesus in 1774 when Francisco Ferreira Leal donated lands for the formation of the town.
The community maintains strong ties to agricultural traditions, with local festivals celebrating the cattle raising heritage that shapes the regional identity.
The municipality connects to major transportation routes through BR-365 highway, located 22 kilometers away, providing access to neighboring Montes Claros and Ibiaí.
The area supports 65,000 head of cattle throughout its territory, making it a central location for livestock management in northern Minas Gerais.
Location: Minas Gerais
Elevation above the sea: 701 m
Shares border with: Mirabela, São João da Lagoa, Brasília de Minas, Campo Azul, Ibiaí, Lagoa dos Patos, Montes Claros, Ponto Chique, São João do Pacuí
Website: https://coracaodejesus.mg.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -16.68500,-44.36500
Latest update: April 16, 2025 21:38
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