Governador Valadares

Governador Valadares extends along the Doce River banks, surrounded by mountains and mineral-rich terrain at an elevation of 170 meters above sea level.

The settlement emerged after the construction of the Vitória-Minas Railway in 1907, transforming from a small village into a municipality by 1938.

The city maintains strong connections with Massachusetts cities through migration patterns, influencing local customs and economic relationships between both regions.

The city connects to major Brazilian destinations through the BR-116 and BR-381 highways, while the Vitória-Minas railway provides regular passenger service.

The region produces and trades numerous gemstones including amethyst, chrysoberyl, brazilianite, topaz, and quartz from local mining operations.

Location: Minas Gerais

Inception: 1808

Elevation above the sea: 170 m

Shares border with: Alpercata, Periquito, Açucena, Coroaci, Divino das Laranjeiras, Fernandes Tourinho, Frei Inocêncio, Galiléia, Jampruca, Marilac, Mathias Lobato, Nova Módica, Santa Efigênia de Minas, São Félix de Minas, São Geraldo da Piedade, Sardoá, Tumiritinga

Website: http://valadares.mg.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -18.85083,-41.94889

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:45