Alta Floresta, Economic center in northern Mato Grosso, Brazil
Alta Floresta extends across 8,947 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 283 meters above sea level in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso.
The municipality of Alta Floresta was established on May 19, 1976, by Ariosto da Riva as part of Brazil's agricultural expansion into the northern regions.
The population of 58,613 residents maintains strong connections to agricultural traditions while organizing regional meetings and social service initiatives throughout the year.
The Piloto Osvaldo Marques Dias Airport serves Alta Floresta with regular flights, connecting the municipality to major Brazilian transportation networks.
The municipality incorporates part of Cristalino State Park, which spans 184,900 hectares and protects substantial ecological resources in the northern Mato Grosso region.
Location: Mato Grosso
Inception: May 19, 1976
Elevation above the sea: 283 m
Shares border with: Carlinda, Jacareacanga, Juara, Nova Canaã do Norte, Nova Monte Verde, Novo Mundo, Novo Progresso, Paranaíta, Tabaporã
Website: http://altafloresta.mt.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -9.87583,-56.08583
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:47
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