Conceição do Castelo, Espírito Santo

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Coordinates: 20°22′04″S, 41°14′38″W Conceição do Castelo is the name of a municipality and its capital in central Espírito Santo, Brazil. Its population was 11,146 (2005) and its area is 364,53 km²[1].

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[edit] History

The municipality was created when it separated from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim on the 7th of May, 1964.

[edit] Location

Conceição do Castelo is about 120km from the state capital Vitória. It stands in the mountainous region of the state, roughly southwest of the capital.

[edit] Economy

The economy is largely based on agriculture. Some important products are coffee, beans, maize, tomatoes and pigs, as well as cattle.

[edit] References

  1. ^ IBGE - [1]


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