Goiás, Goiás

Goiás (also known as Goiás Velho, Old Goiás) is a municipality in the state of Goiás in Brazil. Its population was 22,381 (2020 est.) and its area is 3,108 km2. It is the former capital of the state and preserves much of its colonial heritage. In 2002, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Goiás
Municipality
Municipality of Goiás
Location in Goiás state
Goiás
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 15°56′2″S 50°8′24″W
Country Brazil
RegionCentral-West
State Goiás
Area
  Total3,108 km2 (1,200 sq mi)
Elevation
496 m (1,627 ft)
Population
 (2020)
  Total22,381
  Density7.2/km2 (19/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
HDI (2010)0.709 – high
Websiteprefeituradegoias.go.gov.br
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