Firminópolis is a municipality in eastern Goiás state, Brazil.

Firminópolis
Flag of Firminópolis
Location in Goiás state
Location in Goiás state
Firminópolis is located in Brazil
Firminópolis
Firminópolis
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 16°34′56″S 50°18′06″W / 16.58222°S 50.30167°W / -16.58222; -50.30167
CountryBrazil
RegionCentral-West
StateGoiás
MicroregionAnicuns Microregion
Area
 • Total407.5 km2 (157.3 sq mi)
Elevation
685 m (2,247 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total13,449
 • Density33/km2 (85/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Postal code
76105-000

Location and connections edit

Highway connections with Goiânia are made by state highway BR-069 west from Goiânia, through Trindade, Santa Bárbara de Goiás, Turvânia, and then 19 kilometers west to Firminópolis. Neighboring municipalities are Turvânia, Aurilândia, and Turvânia.

Demographic data edit

  • Population growth rate 2000/2007: 0.53%
  • Urban population in 2007: 8,212
  • Rural population in 2007: 2,074

Economic data edit

The main economic activities were small transformation industries, goods and services, and agricultural production. There were 02 banking institutions: Banco do Brasil S.A. - Banco Itaú S.A. (08/2007) There was 01 dairy: Manoel Pereira Peixoto (05/2006). The cattle herd had 55,0000 head (2006) and the main crops were rice, corn, soybeans, manioc, hearts of palm, and bananas.

Education and health edit

  • Literacy rate: 84.1%
  • Infant mortality rate: 18.35 in 1,000 live births
  • Schools: 08 (2006)
  • Students: 2,382
  • Hospitals: 03 (2007) with 69 beds.
  • MHDI: 0.744
  • State ranking: 91 (out of 242 municipalities in 2002)
  • National ranking: 2,039 (out of 5,507 municipalities in 2002)

For the complete list see frigoletto.com.br.

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