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| motto = Uma cidade de todos<br />(A City for All)
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'''Boa Esperança''' is a municipality in the [[Brazil]]ian state of [[Minas Gerais]]. The population in 2010 was 38,509 and the area is {{Convert|860.669|km2|sqmi}}.<ref name="IBGE_Pop_2010" /><ref name="area">{{Cite web |author=[[Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics|IBGE]] |url=http://www.ibge.gov.br/home/geociencias/areaterritorial/area.php?nome=Boa+Esperan%E7a&codigo=3107109&submit.x=15&submit.y=13 |title=Área Territorial Brasileira – Consulta por Município – Resultados |language=Portuguese |trans_title=Brazilian Territorial Area - Browse by Municipality - Results |date={{Date|2002-10-10}} }}</ref> The elevation is {{Convert|775|m|ft}}. The economy of Boa Esperança is based on [[coffee]] plantations and [[tourism]].


==History==
'''Boa Esperança''' is a town located in the south of [[Minas Gerais]] state, [[Brazil]].
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It is situated at an altitude of 800 m with a population of 39,000 (2004).
The municipality of Boa Esperança ({{lang-en|Good Hope}}) came up with the [[gold rush]] of the late 19th century. The first settlement was established in 1778, and in 1804 it was called '''Dores do Pântano'' ({{lang-en|Pain Swamp}}). In 1814 started the construction of the Church, and at that time arose the first [[coffee]] plantations, which marked a phase of wealth and progress for the [[parish]]. In 1866 the parish was elevated by provincial law to the status of [[village]]. On 15 November 1868 the [[seat of local government]] was built and the the village was elevated by Provincial Law No. 1611 to the status of [[municipality]]. In 1957–1958, with the construction of the [[Furnas Dam]] and subsequelntly of the Furnas Lake, the town began to grow throughout [[tourism]].
The economy of Boa Esperança is based on coffee plantations and tourism.


==Geography, climate, and environment==
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Boa Esperança is located in the southern-[[tropic]]al part of Brazil, at 21 degrees, 5 minutes, 24 second south, and 45 degrees, 33 minutes, 57 seconds west, at an altitude of {{Convert|775|m|ft}}, in the internal part of the [[State of Minas Gerais]]. It covers an area of {{Convert|860.669|km2|sqmi}}.<ref name="area" />


;Climate
Situated on the southern outskirts of the tropical zone and, under the influence of the high elevation of the region, the climate type is [[Tropical savanna climate|tropical]] [[mesothermal]] with an average annual rainfall of about {{Convert|1,500|mm|in}}. The annual temperature is {{Convert|19|C|F}}. Summer and spring are the hottest seasons with a maximum daily temperature ranging from {{convert|25|to|29|C|F}}. November, December, and January are the warmest months reaching {{Convert|36|-|37|C|F}} and with a minimum temperature of of {{Convert|9|–|10|C|F}}.

;Rivers
[[Grande River (Paraná)|Grande River]], [[Paraná River]], and some of their tributaries receive water by the [[Furnas Dam]], which surrounds the city.

;Fauna
Boa Esperança is home to several species of [[bird]]s such as [[darter]], [[heron]], [[Roadside Hawk]], [[moorhen]], [[lapwing]], [[Jabir]], [[kingfisher]], and [[grassquit]].

Among the mammals in the area there are [[capybara]], [[brocket deer]], [[monkey]], [[fox]], [[otter]], [[paca]], [[agouti]], [[megabat]], [[skunk]], and others. Some of these species may have migrated from other areas.

;Flora
In this area are [[forest]s and [[araucaria]]s rich in vegetation, including [[mimosa]], [[cedrus]], [[cinnamomum]], [[sassafras]], [[manilkara bidentata]], [[Morus (plant)|morus]], [[Hymenaea courbaril]], [[copaiba]], [[Swietenia macrophylla]], and [[Balfourodendron riedelianum]]. In [[riparian forest]]s there are [[Croton (plant)|croton]], [[inga]], and [[pine]]. Scattered trees, [[shrub]]s and sub​​-shrubs present [[Annona crassiflora]], [[Stryphnodendron adstringens]], [[Stenocalyx dysentericus]], [[Tabebuia ochracea]], [[Kielmeyera coriacea]].

==Demography==
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Its population in 2010 was 38,509 inhabitants.<ref name="IBGE_Pop_2010" />

==Government and politics==
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* Mayor: Antonio Carlos Vilela ([[Workers' Party (Brazil)|Workers' Party]]) (2013–2016)

==Economy==
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Boa Esperança is asn agro-pastoral Municipality. It produces [[Food grain|grain]], [[rice]], [[garlic]], [[potato]], [[bean]], [[maize]], [[sugarcane]], [[cassava]], [[soybean]], [[tomato]], several species of [[fruit]], and [[coffee]]. Coffee is the main product and it has a good level of production. It is consumed domestically and exported to other countries. [[Livestock]], [[domestic pig]], and [[poultry]] are some of the oldest economic activities in the area. Trade, the "royalties" paid by Furnas Central Electric, and tourism are among the main activities of the [[Tertiary sector of the economy|tertiary sector]].

==Transport==
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* BR-369 highway
* MG-167

==Education==
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==Health==
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==Culture==
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==Sports==
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==Twin cities==
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==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Refbegin}}
*{{Official website|http://www.boaesperanca.mg.gov.br/}} (in Portuguese)
* [http://www.boaesperanca.com.br BoaEsperança.com.br] (in Portuguese)
* [http://www.camaraboaesperanca.mg.gov.br/ Câmara Municipal de Boa Esperança <nowiki>[</nowiki>Municipality of Boa Esperança<nowiki>]</nowiki>] (in Portuguese)
*[http://www.censo2010.ibge.gov.br/en/ Censo 2010] at [[Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics|IBGE]]
*[[wikisource:pt:Hino do município de Boa Esperança|Hino do município de Boa Esperança <nowiki>[</nowiki>Anthem of Boa Esperança Municipality<nowiki>]</nowiki>]] (in Portuguese) at [[Wikisource]]
{{Refend}}

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Revision as of 14:27, 24 June 2013

Boa Esperança
Flag of Boa Esperança
Flag
Coat of arms of Boa Esperança
Coat of arms
Motto(s): 
Uma cidade de todos
(A City for All)
The location of Boa Esperança as shown within the map of the State of Minas Gerais
Location of Boa Esperança within the State of Minas Gerais
CountryBrazil
StateMinas Gerais
MesoregionSouth and southeast of Minas
MicroregionVarginha
Government
 • MayorAntonio Carlos Vilela
(2013–2016) (PT)
Area
 • Total860.669 km2 (332.306 sq mi)
Elevation
775 m (2,543 ft)
Population
 (2010[1])
 • Total38,509
 • Density45/km2 (120/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Esperansense, Dorense
Time zoneUTC-3 (BRT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-2 (BRST)
Websitelink

Boa Esperança is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. The population in 2010 was 38,509 and the area is 860.669 square kilometres (332.306 sq mi).[1][2] The elevation is 775 metres (2,543 ft). The economy of Boa Esperança is based on coffee plantations and tourism.

History

The municipality of Boa Esperança (English: Good Hope) came up with the gold rush of the late 19th century. The first settlement was established in 1778, and in 1804 it was called 'Dores do Pântano (English: Pain Swamp). In 1814 started the construction of the Church, and at that time arose the first coffee plantations, which marked a phase of wealth and progress for the parish. In 1866 the parish was elevated by provincial law to the status of village. On 15 November 1868 the seat of local government was built and the the village was elevated by Provincial Law No. 1611 to the status of municipality. In 1957–1958, with the construction of the Furnas Dam and subsequelntly of the Furnas Lake, the town began to grow throughout tourism.

Geography, climate, and environment

Boa Esperança is located in the southern-tropical part of Brazil, at 21 degrees, 5 minutes, 24 second south, and 45 degrees, 33 minutes, 57 seconds west, at an altitude of 775 metres (2,543 ft), in the internal part of the State of Minas Gerais. It covers an area of 860.669 square kilometres (332.306 sq mi).[2]

Climate

Situated on the southern outskirts of the tropical zone and, under the influence of the high elevation of the region, the climate type is tropical mesothermal with an average annual rainfall of about 1,500 millimetres (59 in). The annual temperature is 19 °C (66 °F). Summer and spring are the hottest seasons with a maximum daily temperature ranging from 25 to 29 °C (77 to 84 °F). November, December, and January are the warmest months reaching 36–37 °C (97–99 °F) and with a minimum temperature of of 9–10 °C (48–50 °F).

Rivers

Grande River, Paraná River, and some of their tributaries receive water by the Furnas Dam, which surrounds the city.

Fauna

Boa Esperança is home to several species of birds such as darter, heron, Roadside Hawk, moorhen, lapwing, Jabir, kingfisher, and grassquit.

Among the mammals in the area there are capybara, brocket deer, monkey, fox, otter, paca, agouti, megabat, skunk, and others. Some of these species may have migrated from other areas.

Flora

In this area are [[forest]s and araucarias rich in vegetation, including mimosa, cedrus, cinnamomum, sassafras, manilkara bidentata, morus, Hymenaea courbaril, copaiba, Swietenia macrophylla, and Balfourodendron riedelianum. In riparian forests there are croton, inga, and pine. Scattered trees, shrubs and sub​​-shrubs present Annona crassiflora, Stryphnodendron adstringens, Stenocalyx dysentericus, Tabebuia ochracea, Kielmeyera coriacea.

Demography

Its population in 2010 was 38,509 inhabitants.[1]

Government and politics

Economy

Boa Esperança is asn agro-pastoral Municipality. It produces grain, rice, garlic, potato, bean, maize, sugarcane, cassava, soybean, tomato, several species of fruit, and coffee. Coffee is the main product and it has a good level of production. It is consumed domestically and exported to other countries. Livestock, domestic pig, and poultry are some of the oldest economic activities in the area. Trade, the "royalties" paid by Furnas Central Electric, and tourism are among the main activities of the tertiary sector.

Transport

  • BR-369 highway
  • MG-167

Education

Health

Culture

Sports

Twin cities

References

  1. ^ a b c "Censo Populacional 2010". Censo Populacional 2010 (in Portuguese). IBGE. 29 November 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b IBGE (10 October 2002). "Área Territorial Brasileira – Consulta por Município – Resultados" (in Portuguese). {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)


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