Conceição do Castelo
Coordinates: 20°22′04″S 41°14′38″W / 20.36778°S 41.24389°W Conceição do Castelo is a municipality in central Espírito Santo, Brazil. Its population was 11,146 (2005) and its area is 364,53 km².[1]
History
The municipality was created when it separated from Castelo on the 7th of May, 1964.
Location
Conceição do Castelo is about 120 km from the state capital Vitória. It stands in the mountainous region of the state, roughly southwest of the capital.
Economy
The economy is largely based on agriculture. Some important products are coffee, beans, maize, tomatoes and pigs, as well as cattle.
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