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Microregion of Sudoeste de Goiás

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Country
  
Brazil

Mesoregion
  
Sul Goiano

Population
  
397,387 (2007)

State
  
Goiás

Municipalities
  
18

Microregion of Sudoeste de Goiás

Sudoeste de Goiás Microregion is a region in southwest Goiás state, Brazil. It includes 18 municipalities with a population of 397,387 in a total area of 56,293.30 km2 (21,734.96 sq mi) (2007). The largest towns are Jataí, Santa Helena de Goiás, and Rio Verde. It is watered by several important rivers, which are tributaries of the Paranaíba.

This is possibly the richest region of the state of Goiás and is a large producer of soybeans, corn, and cotton. The relatively flat grassy plains are ideal for cattle grazing. Several of the state's most prosperous cities are located here.

The most populous municipality is Rio Verde with 149,3821 inhabitants (2007). The least populous is Aparecida do Rio Doce with 2,702 inhabitants (2007).

The largest municipality in area is Mineiros with 9,096.4 km². The smallest is Aparecida do Rio Doce with 290 km².

Municipalities

The microregion consists of the following municipalities:

References

Microregion of Sudoeste de Goiás Wikipedia