Sudoeste de Goiás Microregion

Sudoeste de Goiás Microregion

Sudoeste de Goiás Microregion is a region in southwest Goiás state, Brazil. It includes 18 municipalities with a population of 397,387 in a total area of 56,293.30 km² (2007). The population density was 7.06 inhabitants/km² (2007). The largest towns are Jataí, Santa Helena de Goiás, and Rio Verde. For a map see [http://www.citybrazil.com.br/go/regioes/sudoestegoias/ Citybrazl]

The land area is about the size of Croatia or the American state of West Virginia. It is watered by several important rivers, which are tributaries of the Paranaíba.

This is possibly the richest region of the state of Goiás and is a large producer of soybeans, corn, and cotton. The relatively flat grassy plains are ideal for cattle grazing. Several of the state's most prosperous cities are located here.

The most populous municipality is Rio Verde with 149,3821 inhabitants (2007) The least populous is Aparecida do Rio Doce with 2,702 inhabitants (2007).

The largest municipality in area is Mineiros with 9,096.4 km². The smallest is Aparecida do Rio Doce with 290 km².

Municipalities in the Sudoeste de Goiás Microregion

Followed by population from 2007

NamePopulation
Aparecida do Rio Doce2,702
Aporé3,554
Caiapônia15,747
Castelândia3,530
Chapadão do Céu5,289
Doverlândia8,344
Jataí81,972
Maurilândia10,769
Mineiros45,189
Montividiu9,255
Palestina de Goiás3,229
Perolândia2,748
Portelândia3,310
Rio Verde149,382
Santa Helena de Goiás35,027
Santa Rita do Araguaia5,873
Santo Antônio da Barra4,134
Serranópolis7,333

ee also

*List of municipalities in Goiás
*Microregions of Goiás


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