Betim

Betim

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Nickname(s): Contorno de Betim

Location in Minas Gerais
Betim

Location in Minas Gerais

Coordinates: 19°58′04″S 44°11′52″W / 19.96778°S 44.19778°W / -19.96778; -44.19778Coordinates: 19°58′04″S 44°11′52″W / 19.96778°S 44.19778°W / -19.96778; -44.19778
Country Brazil
Region Southeast
State Minas Gerais
Founded December 17, 1938
Government
  Mayor Carlaile Pedrosa (PSDB)
Area
  Total 342.85 km2 (133.6 sq mi)
Elevation 817 m (2,822 ft)
Population (2012)[1]
  Total 408,448
  Density 1,176.6/km2 (3,047.4/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Betinense
Time zone UTC-3 (UTC-3)
  Summer (DST) UTC-2 (UTC-2)
Postal Code 32500-000
Area code(s) (+55) 31
Website Betim, Minas Gerais

Betim is a city in Minas Gerais, Brazil. It is located at around 19°58′4″S 44°11′52″W / 19.96778°S 44.19778°W / -19.96778; -44.19778. The city belongs to the mesoregion Metropolitan of Belo Horizonte and to the microregion of Belo Horizonte. It is the fifth largest city in Minas Gerais and one of the 50 largest cities in Brazil.

Betim is home to a Petrobras's oil refineries, as well as Fiat's largest factory, which opened in 1976.[2] The city has an important role not only in the state's economy, but in the whole country's as well.

Betim is also internationally known for 'Salão do Encontro' and 'Missão Ramacrisma', two entities recognized for their social work with the poor communities and with special needs individuals.

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References

  1. "World Gazetteer". Archived from the original on 2012-12-16.
  2. "Morre ex-governador de Minas Gerais Rondon Pacheco". ISTOÉ. 2016-07-04. Retrieved 2016-07-25.


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