Conceição do Castelo, Espírito Santo
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Coordinates: 20°22′04″S 41°14′38″W / 20.36778°S 41.24389°W Conceição do Castelo is the name of a municipality and its capital in central Espírito Santo, Brazil. Its population was 11,146 (2005) and its area is 364,53 km².[1]
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[edit] History
The municipality was created when it separated from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim on the 7th of May, 1964.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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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