Contagem
Contagem (Portuguese pronunciation: [kõˈtaʒẽj]) is a city in the center of the state of Minas Gerais, in Brazil. It is only 21 kilometres (13 miles) from the capital, Belo Horizonte, and forms part of a metropolitan area with a population of 4.8 million.
Contagem | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Contagem | |
Skyline of Contagem | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname: Contagem das Abóboras | |
| Motto: Per Populum Omnis Potestas A Deo | |
Location in Minas Gerais | |
Contagem | |
| Coordinates: 19°55′55″S 44°03′14″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | Minas Gerais |
| Founded | 1716 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marília Campos (PT) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 194.586 km2 (75.130 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 858 m (2,815 ft) |
| Population (2020 est.) | |
| • Total | 668,949 |
| • Density | 3,400/km2 (8,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Postal Code | 32000-000 |
| Area code | +55 31 |
| HDI (2010) | 0.756 – high |
| Website | www |
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