Janaúba, Administrative municipality in northern Minas Gerais, Brazil.
The municipality covers 2,189 square kilometers at 557 meters elevation, featuring districts of Sede, Barreiro da Raiz, Quem-Quem, and Vila Nova dos Poções.
The region developed through cattle farming and agriculture, establishing itself as a statistical microregion encompassing 13 municipalities in northern Minas Gerais.
The municipality celebrates Janafolia carnival and hosts an annual Agricultural Fair that brings together farmers and visitors from surrounding regions.
The healthcare system includes two hospitals with 101 beds, multiple health centers, and regular vaccination campaigns coordinated through basic health units.
The local climate transitions between sub-humid and semi-arid conditions, with temperatures ranging from 6°C in winter to 30°C in summer.
Location: Minas Gerais
Elevation above the sea: 557 m
Shares border with: Capitão Enéas, Francisco Sá, Jaíba, Nova Porteirinha, Pai Pedro, Porteirinha, Riacho dos Machados, São João da Ponte, Verdelândia
Website: http://janauba.mg.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -15.80278,-43.30889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:00
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