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Salinas, Administrative division in northwestern Minas Gerais, Brazil.

The municipality of Salinas spans across a region at latitude -16.17 and longitude -42.29, featuring diverse agricultural lands and council districts for local governance.

Established in 1831, Salinas emerged during a period of mineral exploration and developed into an administrative center for trade routes across Minas Gerais.

The local population maintains strong agricultural traditions through festivals celebrating coffee cultivation, cotton production, and regional farming practices throughout the year.

The municipality provides detailed digital maps and GIS resources through ArcGIS services, enabling residents to access information about council districts and administrative boundaries.

Salinas operates under its own constitution within the Brazilian federation, maintaining executive, legislative, and judiciary branches at the municipal level.

Location: Minas Gerais

Inception: 1887

Elevation above the sea: 471 m

Website: http://www.salinas.mg.gov.br

Shares border with: Rio Pardo de Minas, Taiobeiras, Comercinho, Fruta de Leite, Novorizonte, Rubelita, Santa Cruz de Salinas

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

GPS coordinates: -16.11853,-42.17403

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49

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