Conceição do Castelo, Espírito Santo

Coordinates: 20°22′04″S 41°14′38″W / 20.36778°S 41.24389°W / -20.36778; -41.24389 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]

History

The municipality was created when it separated from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim on the 7th of May, 1964.

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.

Economy

The economy is largely based on agriculture. Some important products are coffee, beans, maize, tomatoes and pigs, as well as cattle.

References

1. ^ IBGE - [1]