Nova Alvorada do Sul

Nova Alvorada do Sul
Municipality
Location in Mato Grosso do Sul state
Nova Alvorada do Sul Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 21°27′57″S 54°23′02″W / 21.46583°S 54.38389°W / -21.46583; -54.38389Coordinates: 21°27′57″S 54°23′02″W / 21.46583°S 54.38389°W / -21.46583; -54.38389
Country	Brazil
Region	Central-West Region
State	Mato Grosso do Sul
Area
• Total	4,019 km2 (1,552 sq mi)
Population (2005)
• Total	11,646
• Density	2.9/km2 (7.5/sq mi)
Time zone	BRT-1/BRST-1 (UTC-4/-3)

Nova Alvorada do Sul is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Its population was 11,646 (2005) and its area is 4,019 km².^[1]

History

For many years Nova Alvorada do Sul was known as the “Entroncamento” (the junction) because it is located at the meeting point of several different transport routes and cultures.

Formally established as an independent municipality in 1993, the settlement was previously registered as a district of Rio Brilhante in 1976.

Economy

The economy is closely tied to the sugar cane based industries, with sugar based Ethanol plants operated by firms including Grupo Safi, Eldorado, Lous Dreyfus and Tavares de Melo. The rich agriculture of the surrounding area also supports an important food processing industry in the town.

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