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{{Short description|Brazilian municipality in Minas Gerais}} |
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[[Image:MinasGerais Municip FronteiradosVales.svg|thumb|right|250px|Location of Fronteira dos Vales in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil]] |
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|name = Fronteira dos Vales, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
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|settlement_type = [[Municipalities of Brazil|Municipality]] |
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|official_name = ''Município de Fronteira dos Vales''<br/>Municipality of Fronteira dos Vales |
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|subdivision_name = {{flag|Brazil}} |
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|subdivision_name1 = [[Southeast Region, Brazil|Southeast]] |
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|subdivision_name2 = {{flag|Minas Gerais}} |
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|leader_title = [[Mayor]] |
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|established_title2 = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]] (as city) |
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|population_total = 4345 |
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|timezone = [[Time in Brazil|BRT]] |
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|area_code = +55 33 |
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|postal_code_type = Postal Code |
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|postal_code = 39870-000 |
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'''Fronteira dos Vales''' is a Brazilian municipality located in the north-east of the state of [[Minas Gerais]]. Its population as of |
'''Fronteira dos Vales''' is a Brazilian municipality located in the north-east of the state of [[Minas Gerais]]. Its population {{as of|2020|lc=y}} was 4,561 living in a total area of {{Convert|318|km2|abbr=on}}.<ref>[https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/mg/fronteira-dos-vales/panorama IBGE 2020]</ref> The city belongs to the statistical [[Mesoregion (Brazil)|mesoregion]] of [[Vale do Mucuri]] and to the statistical [[Microregion (Brazil)|microregion]] of [[Nanuque]]. It became a municipality in 1963.<ref>[http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php IBGE] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080611095922/http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php |date=June 11, 2008 }}</ref> |
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Fronteira dos Vales is located at an elevation of {{Convert|307|m}} between the Rio Mucuri and the Rio Pampã. The nearest major population centre is [[Teófilo Otoni]]. The name came about because of the position between the two river valleys. |
Fronteira dos Vales is located at an elevation of {{Convert|307|m}} between the Rio Mucuri and the Rio Pampã. The nearest major population centre is [[Teófilo Otoni]]. The name came about because of the position between the two river valleys. |
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The distance to [[Teófilo Otoni]] is {{Convert|182|km}}; and the distance to the state capital, [[Belo Horizonte]], is {{Convert|725|km}}. Neighboring municipalities are: [[Santa Helena de Minas]], [[Águas Formosas]], [[Machacalis]] and [[Joaíma]]. |
The distance to [[Teófilo Otoni]] is {{Convert|182|km}}; and the distance to the state capital, [[Belo Horizonte]], is {{Convert|725|km}}. Neighboring municipalities are: [[Santa Helena de Minas]], [[Águas Formosas]], [[Machacalis]] and [[Joaíma]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.citybrazil.com.br/mg/regioes/nanuque/ |title=Citybrazil |access-date=2008-07-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080418022843/http://www.citybrazil.com.br/mg/regioes/nanuque/ |archive-date=2008-04-18 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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The main economic activities are services, and [[subsistence agriculture]]. The GDP in 2005 was R$12 million, with 9 million from services, 1 million from industry, and 2 million from agriculture. There were 455 rural producers on {{Convert|21000|ha}} of land. |
The main economic activities are services, and [[subsistence agriculture]]. The GDP in 2005 was R$12 million, with 9 million from services, 1 million from industry, and 2 million from agriculture. There were 455 rural producers on {{Convert|21000|ha}} of land. As of 2006, only five farms had tractors. A thousand persons were dependent on agriculture. The main crops were coconuts, sugarcane, beans, and corn. There were 16,000 head of cattle (2006). There were no banks (2007) and 65 automobiles (98 motorcycles), giving a ratio of 75 inhabitants per automobile.<ref>[http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php IBGE] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080611095922/http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php |date=June 11, 2008 }}</ref> |
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The social indicators rank it in the bottom tier of municipalities in the state. |
The social indicators rank it in the bottom tier of municipalities in the state. |
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*Municipal [[Human Development Index]]: 0.599 (2000) |
*Municipal [[Human Development Index]]: 0.599 (2000) |
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*State ranking: 835 out of 853 municipalities as of |
*State ranking: 835 out of 853 municipalities {{as of|2000|lc=y}} |
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*National ranking: 4,675 out of 5,138 municipalities as of |
*National ranking: 4,675 out of 5,138 municipalities {{as of|2000|lc=y}} |
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*Literacy rate: 59% |
*Literacy rate: 59% |
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*Life expectancy: 67 (average of males and females)<ref>[http://www.frigoletto.com.br/GeoEcon/idhmg.htm Frigoletto]</ref> |
*Life expectancy: 67 (average of males and females)<ref>[http://www.frigoletto.com.br/GeoEcon/idhmg.htm Frigoletto]</ref> |
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The highest ranking municipality in Minas Gerais in 2000 was [[Poços de Caldas]] with 0.841, while the lowest was [[Setubinha]] with 0.568. Nationally the highest was [[São Caetano do Sul]] in São Paulo with 0.919, while the lowest was Setubinha. In more recent statistics (considering 5,507 municipalities) [[Manari, Brazil|Manari]] in the state of [[Pernambuco]] has the lowest rating in the country—0,467—putting it in last place.<ref>[http://www.frigoletto.com.br/GeoEcon/idhmg.htm Frigoletto]</ref> |
The highest ranking municipality in Minas Gerais in 2000 was [[Poços de Caldas]] with 0.841, while the lowest was [[Setubinha]] with 0.568. Nationally the highest was [[São Caetano do Sul]] in São Paulo with 0.919, while the lowest was Setubinha. In more recent statistics (considering 5,507 municipalities) [[Manari, Brazil|Manari]] in the state of [[Pernambuco]] has the lowest rating in the country—0,467—putting it in last place.<ref>[http://www.frigoletto.com.br/GeoEcon/idhmg.htm Frigoletto]</ref> |
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There were six health clinics and no hospitals in 2006. Patients with more serious health conditions are transported to Teófilo Otoni. Educational needs were met by six primary schools, a middle school, and a pre-primary school.<ref>[http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php IBGE] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080611095922/http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php |date=June 11, 2008 }}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Municipalities in Minas Gerais]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:31, 28 January 2024
Fronteira dos Vales, Minas Gerais, Brazil | |
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Município de Fronteira dos Vales Municipality of Fronteira dos Vales | |
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Region | Southeast |
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Area | |
• Total | 320,757 km2 (123,845 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 4,345 |
Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
Postal Code | 39870-000 |
Area code | +55 33 |
Fronteira dos Vales is a Brazilian municipality located in the north-east of the state of Minas Gerais. Its population as of 2020[update] was 4,561 living in a total area of 318 km2 (123 sq mi).[1] The city belongs to the statistical mesoregion of Vale do Mucuri and to the statistical microregion of Nanuque. It became a municipality in 1963.[2]
Fronteira dos Vales is located at an elevation of 307 metres (1,007 ft) between the Rio Mucuri and the Rio Pampã. The nearest major population centre is Teófilo Otoni. The name came about because of the position between the two river valleys.
The distance to Teófilo Otoni is 182 kilometres (113 mi); and the distance to the state capital, Belo Horizonte, is 725 kilometres (450 mi). Neighboring municipalities are: Santa Helena de Minas, Águas Formosas, Machacalis and Joaíma.[3]
The main economic activities are services, and subsistence agriculture. The GDP in 2005 was R$12 million, with 9 million from services, 1 million from industry, and 2 million from agriculture. There were 455 rural producers on 21,000 hectares (52,000 acres) of land. As of 2006, only five farms had tractors. A thousand persons were dependent on agriculture. The main crops were coconuts, sugarcane, beans, and corn. There were 16,000 head of cattle (2006). There were no banks (2007) and 65 automobiles (98 motorcycles), giving a ratio of 75 inhabitants per automobile.[4]
The social indicators rank it in the bottom tier of municipalities in the state.
- Municipal Human Development Index: 0.599 (2000)
- State ranking: 835 out of 853 municipalities as of 2000[update]
- National ranking: 4,675 out of 5,138 municipalities as of 2000[update]
- Literacy rate: 59%
- Life expectancy: 67 (average of males and females)[5]
The highest ranking municipality in Minas Gerais in 2000 was Poços de Caldas with 0.841, while the lowest was Setubinha with 0.568. Nationally the highest was São Caetano do Sul in São Paulo with 0.919, while the lowest was Setubinha. In more recent statistics (considering 5,507 municipalities) Manari in the state of Pernambuco has the lowest rating in the country—0,467—putting it in last place.[6]
There were six health clinics and no hospitals in 2006. Patients with more serious health conditions are transported to Teófilo Otoni. Educational needs were met by six primary schools, a middle school, and a pre-primary school.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ IBGE 2020
- ^ IBGE Archived June 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Citybrazil". Archived from the original on 2008-04-18. Retrieved 2008-07-30.
- ^ IBGE Archived June 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Frigoletto
- ^ Frigoletto
- ^ IBGE Archived June 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine