Elevation 757 m (2,484 ft) | Time zone BRT/BRST (UTC-3/-2) | |
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Goianira is a municipality in central Goiás state, Brazil, located 32 kilometers northwest of the state capital, Goiânia. The population was 24,110 (2007) in a total area of 200.4 km² (10/10/2002). Goianira is becoming a major producer of shoes.
Contents
- Map of Goianira State of GoiC3A1s Brazil
- History
- Political Data
- Economic Data
- Education 2006 and Health 2007
- References
Map of Goianira - State of Goi%C3%A1s, Brazil
Goianira is four kilometers east of highway BR-457 / GO-415, which links Goiânia to Aruanã. It is in the Meia Ponte River valley.
Neighboring municipalities are:
History
Goianira began in 1920 with the name São Geraldo, founded by Padre Pelágio Sáuter. In 1935 São Geraldo became a district. In 1940 it served as a base for the construction of the new capital of the state of Goiás, and the name was changed to Itaim. This name lasted until 1942 when it was changed to Itaité. After a popular movement the name was changed back again to São Geraldo. This name lasted until 1943 when it was changed to its final name, Goianira. This name was supposedly chosen because of the name of the daughter of a popular school teacher of the town. Source: Sepin
Political Data
Economic Data
Main agricultural activities (2006):
Education (2006) and Health (2007)
Human Development Index: 0.739
For the complete list see Frigoletto