Brumadinho

Brumadinho
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Brumadinho

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Coordinates: 20°08′34″S 44°12′00″W / 20.14278°S 44.20000°W / -20.14278; -44.20000Coordinates: 20°08′34″S 44°12′00″W / 20.14278°S 44.20000°W / -20.14278; -44.20000
Country  Brazil
Region Southeast
State Minas Gerais
Mesoregion Metropolitan of Belo Horizonte
Microregion Belo Horizonte
Settled 1689
Incorporated May 25th, 1955
Government
  Mayor Antônio Brandão
Area[1]
  Total 247,160 sq mi (640,150 km2)
Elevation 2,890 ft (880 m)
Population (2013)[2]
  Total 36,748
Time zone BRT (UTC-3)
  Summer (DST) BRST (UTC-2)
HDI (2010) [3] 0.747
Website Official Website

Brumadinho is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of Minas Gerais. The city belongs to the mesoregion Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte and to the microregion of Belo. Brumadinho is located at an altitude of 880 m. In 2010 the population was 18,534.[2]

The Inhotim Museum of Contemporary Art, one of the most important art venues of Brazil, is located in the city.

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