Rio Vermelho Microregion
Location of the Rio Vermelho Microregion in the state of Goiás
The Rio Vermelho Microregion is a geographical region in central Goiás state, Brazil. The most important city is Goiás, also known as Goiás Velho. The Rio Vermelho, a tributary of the Araguaia River flows through the region. For a map see citybrazil.com.
Important Data (2000)
- Population: 91,254 inhabitants
- Cities: 9
- Total Area: 20,277.10 km²
- Population Density: 4.50 inhab/km²
Cities in the Rio Vermelho Microregion
A region of varied geography with rugged terrain in the south and low watery lands in the north. It contains Goiás, the only World Heritage Site in the state of Goiás.
- Araguapaz--7,482
- Aruanã--6,476 (tourist site on the Araguaia River)
- Britânia--5,073
- Faina--6,918
- Goiás--24,472 (old colonial town and World Heritage Stie)
- Itapirapuã--8,208
- Jussara--18,814 (named after state beauty queen)
- Matrinchã--4,325
- Santa Fé de Goiás--4,594
Population figures are from 2007 and are from Sepin
See also
- List of municipalities in Goiás
- Microregions of Goiás
Coordinates: 15°56′02″S 50°08′24″W / 15.93389°S 50.14000°W