Formosa, Goiás

Formosa is a municipality located in the state of Goiás, Brazil, approximately 80 kilometers northeast of Brasília. The population was 123,684 (estimation 2020) in a total area of 5,813.637 km2. Formosa is known for its waterfalls and natural environment. It is a large producer of cattle and grains and is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state.

Formosa, Goiás
Municipality of Formosa
Location in the state of Goiás and Brazil
Formosa, Goiás
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 15°32′13″S 47°20′02″W
CountryBrazil
RegionCentral-West
StateGoiás
Demonymformosense
FoundedAugust 1, 1843
Government
  MayorErnesto Roller (MDB)
Area
  Total5,813.637 km2 (2,244.658 sq mi)
Elevation
916 m (3,005 ft)
Population
 (2020 est.)
  Total123,684
  Density21/km2 (55/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Websitewww.formosa.go.gov.br
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