Aloândia
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Aloândia is a small town and municipality in south Goiás state, Brazil. The population was 2,213 in 2005 and the municipal area was 102.5 km², one of the smallest in the state of Goiás.
- Elevation: The average elevation is 672 meters
- Became a municipality: 1953
- Postal code: : 75615-000
Aloândia is located in the Meia Ponte Microregion[1], 35 kilometers south of Pontalina and 35 kilometers west of the important BR-135 highway, which connects São Paulo with Belém.
The distance to the state capital, Goiânia, is 150 km. Highway connections are made by BR-153 / Aparecida de Goiânia / Professor Jamil / Pontalina / GO-217 / GO -040. [2]
Neighboring municipalities:
Demographic and Political Data
- Population density: 21.24 inhab/km² (2003)
- Population growth rate: 1991/2000--0,74.%
- Population in 1991: 1,992
- Population in 1980: 2,233
- Urban population: 1,684
- Rural population: 486
- Number of households: 737
- Registered voters: 1,630 (09/2004)
- City government: mayor(Cássio Vieira Sampaio), vice-mayor (Cleusa Edir Lopes Vieira), and 09 councilmembers
The economy is based on cattle raising, services, government organs (city government, health centers, and schools), and agriculture.
- The Gross Domestic Product in 2003 was $R 9.2 million, which was 4.41 million dollars at the exchange rate of May 1, 2006.
- The GDP per capita in 2003 was $R 4,222, which was 2,027 dollars at the exchange rate of May 1, 2006.
- There was one financial institution in the town in 2004: Bradesco S.A.
- There were 15,100 head of cattle. (2003)
- There were 208 automobiles, 19 trucks, 6 pickups, and 187 motorcycles registered in 2004. [3]
In 2003 most workers were employed in public administration, defense, and social security--85 workers. Commerce, including vehicle repair, had 22 units occupying 30 workers, only 04 of whom had salaries. There was only one restaurant unit with no data on employees.
The main agricultural products in 2003:
- bananas: 15 hectares / 80 tons
- hearts of palm: 5 hectares / 80 tons
- rice: 150 hectares / 280 tons
- corn: 80 hectares / 400 tons
- soybeans: 420 hectares / 980 tons
Health and Education
In 2002 there was one health clinic and 1 small hospital with 16 beds. There were 3 doctors, 2 nurses, and one dentist. There were 283 students in 1 primary school and 62 students attending secondary schools outside the municipality.
Households and Income
- Number of households: 737
- Households with no income: 33
- Households with less than minimum salary: 288
- Households with 01 to 02 minimum salaries: 208
- Households with 02 to 03 minimum salaries: 52
- Households with 03 to 05 minimum salaries: 63
- Households with 05 to 10 minimum salaries: 62
- Households with more than 10 minimum salaries: 31
- The minimum salary in April 2000 was R$151.00. The minimum salary of April 2006 was R$350.00, which was $167.40 US dollars on April 30, 2006
The United Nations Human Development Index (2000) ranked Aloândia 93 out of 242 municipalities in the state of Goiás with a score of 0.744 and 2,052 out of 5,507 municipalities in Brazil. For the complete list see [4].
