Uberaba
Uberaba (Portuguese pronunciation: [ubeˈɾabɐ]) is a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It is located in the Brazilian Highlands at an elevation of 823 metres (2,700 ft) above sea level on the Uberaba River, and is situated 418 kilometres (260 mi) from the state capital, Belo Horizonte. The city was granted its status in 1856 and derives its name from the Tupi language, meaning 'bright water'. As of 2021, the population was 340,277 inhabitants.
Uberaba | |
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| Municipality of Uberaba | |
From the top, left to right: Partial view of downtown, The Japanese Clock at the former bus station, Archdiocese of Uberaba, Ecological Park Mata do Ipê, Museum of Sacred Art (Santa Rita Church), First medical college in the city, Old railway station of Peirópolis (housing today the Dinosaur Museum). | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Motto(s): Indefesse pro Brasilia! (Latin) Unflagging for Brazil! | |
Location in Minas Gerais | |
Uberaba Localization of Uberaba in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 19°44′52″S 47°55′55″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | Minas Gerais |
| Founded | 2 March 1820 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Elisa Gonçalves de Araujo (2021) (SD) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,529.7 km2 (1,748.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 823 m (2,700 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 340,277 |
| • Density | 71/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−2 (BRST) |
| Postal Code | 38000-000 |
| Area code | +55 34 |
| HDI (2010) | 0.772 – high |
| Website | www |
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