- Alfredo Chaves
Alfredo Chaves is the name of a municipality and its capital in the state of
Espírito Santo ,Brazil . It is 60 km southwest of the state capital,Vitória . Its population was 14,223 (2005 ) and its area is 615.59 km² [IBGE - [http://www.ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/default.php] ] .Geography
Located in the southeast of the state, it borders (east) Anchieta and
Guarapari , (north)Marechal Floriano andDomingos Martins , (west) Vargem Alta, (south) Iconha and Rio Novo do Sul.The municipality is mountainous, though not very high in general. Its highest peak is Trancenco Peak at 1,050 m above sea level. The town of Alfredo Chaves lies at 10 m above sea level.
Economy
The economy is mainly based on livestock, including cows (for milk) and chickens. In agriculture, coffee and banana plantations play an important role.
References
External links
* [http://www.proinfo.es.gov.br/verbetes/alfredo/alfredo.htm Proinfo Alfredo Chaves]
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