Senador Canedo

Senador Canedo is a municipality in Goiás that sits in a region with rolling terrain and good road connections. The town mixes residential areas with industrial and commercial zones that shape its character.

The settlement began in the 1930s around a railway station named after Senator Antônio Amaro da Silva Canedo. What started as isolated farmland gradually grew into an important residential and industrial center.

The town maintains rural traditions through local celebrations while embracing modern industry. This blend shows how farming heritage and contemporary development coexist in everyday life here.

The city has schools, a hospital, and medical clinics spread across different areas for everyday needs. Getting there is easy using major highways that connect the center to nearby larger cities.

The town hosts a large petrochemical complex that processes and distributes oil products across the region. These facilities shape the appearance and economy of the place today.

Location: Goiás

Elevation above the sea: 747 m

Shares border with: Aparecida de Goiânia, Bela Vista de Goiás, Bonfinópolis, Caldazinha, Goianápolis, Goiânia, Leopoldo de Bulhões

Website: https://senadorcanedo.go.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -16.70778,-49.09278

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:00