Country Brazil State Mato Grosso do Sul Local time Monday 6:36 AM | Region Central-West Region Area 4,019 km² | |
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Time zone BRT-1/BRST-1 (UTC-4/-3) Weather 21°C, Wind E at 10 km/h, 88% Humidity | ||
Nova Alvorada do Sul is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Its population was 11,646 (2005) and its area is 4,019 km².
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Map of Nova Alvorada do Sul - State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
History
For many years Nova Alvorada do Sul was known as the “Entroncamento” (the junction) because it is located at the meeting point of several different transport routes and cultures.
Formally established as an independent municipality in 1993, the settlement was previously registered as a district of Rio Brilhante in 1976.
Economy
The economy is closely tied to the sugar cane based industries, with sugar based Ethanol plants operated by firms including Grupo Safi, Eldorado, Lous Dreyfus and Tavares de Melo. The rich agriculture of the surrounding area also supports an important food processing industry in the town.