Alto Paraíso de Goiás
Alto Paraíso de Goiás, usually referred to as Alto Paraíso, is a municipality located in the northeastern region of the state of Goiás, Brazil. The city is located in the Chapada dos Veadeiros and, since 2001, in the environmental protection area (APA) of Pouso Alto. Alto Paraíso is about 220 km from Brasilia/DF and 412 km from Goiânia/GO. Alto Paraíso is located in the central Brazilian Highlands, a region characterized by the cerrado biome, also known as the Brazilian savannah. The region offers many natural and cultural attractions related to the ecotourism.
Alto Paraíso de Goiás | |
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Municipality | |
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Location in Goiás state | |
Alto Paraíso de Goiás Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 14°08′S 47°31′W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Central-West |
| State | Goiás |
| Microregion | Chapada dos Veadeiros |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,593.8 km2 (1,001.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,272 m (4,173 ft) |
| Population (2020 ) | |
| • Total | 7,688 |
| • Density | 3.0/km2 (7.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Postal code | 73770-000 |
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