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Planaltina, Administrative region in Federal District, Brazil

Planaltina spreads across 1,534 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 1,000 meters in the eastern part of Brazil's Federal District.

The settlement originated in 1790 as Mestre d'Armas, named after a local blacksmith, and received official recognition as a district in August 1859.

The Vale do Amanhecer religious community maintains its spiritual center in Planaltina, practicing a combination of Brazilian spiritual traditions and beliefs.

The regional hospital provides medical care in 17 specialties, serving both urban residents and rural communities throughout the administrative territory.

Planaltina stands as the largest administrative region within the Federal District, containing both developed urban sectors and extensive rural territories.

Location: Federal District

Inception: August 19, 1859

Elevation above the sea: 1,000 m

Website: http://planaltina.df.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -15.61917,-47.65250

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54

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