Microregion of Meia Ponte

The Meia Ponte Microregion is a statistical region of Goiás state, Brazil created by the IBGE (Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística). It is located south of the state capital, Goiânia, and includes 21 municipalities with a total population of 338,147 inhabitants (2007). The total area is 21,229.00 km2. The region takes in the Meia Ponte River basin. The largest cities are Morrinhos, Goiatuba, Itumbiara, and Caldas Novas. The region has great variety in landscape. The north is hillier while the south is characterized by rolling plains with herds of beef cattle and plantations of corn and soybeans.

Meia Ponte
Location in Goias state
CountryBrazil
StateGoiás
MesoregionSul Goiano
Municipalities21
Area
  Total21,229 km2 (8,197 sq mi)
Population
 (2007)
  Total338,147
  Density16/km2 (41/sq mi)
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