Conselheiro Pena

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Conselheiro Pena
Location in Minas Gerais
Location in Minas Gerais
Country Brazil
Region Southeast
State Minas Gerais
Incorporated December 17, 1938
Government
 - Mayor Neyval Jose de Andrade
Area
 - Total 1,408.017 km² (543.6 sq mi)
Population (est. 2006)
 - Total 20,492
 - Density 14.6/km² (37.8/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-3 (UTC-3)
 - Summer (DST) UTC-2 (UTC-2)
Website: Official website


Coordinates: 19°10′S 41°28′W / -19.167, -41.467


Conselheiro Pena, formerly known as "Lajao", is located in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. This town of 20,000 inhabitants, was formed alongside the "Rio Doce", or Sweet River.