Buritizeiro belongs to the Paracatu statistical microregion. The elevation of the municipal seat is 836 meters. It … See more

The main economic activities are cattle raising and farming. The GDP was R$157,117,000 (2003). There was 01 bank branch. In the health sector there were 20 establishments—19 public and 01 private. There was … See more

Buritizeiro is known for its waterfalls, among which we can point out:
• Cachoeira Grande: located on the Fazenda Santa Cruz
• Cachoeira do Córrego da Areia: located on the Fazenda dos Cristais… See more

The history of Buritizeiro is connected to the founding and development of Pirapora. In 1912 the settlement, now known as Pirapora, called São Gonçalo das Tabocas, became a city. In 1920 the Marechal Hermes bri… See more

• Infant mortality rate: 10.91 (all data are from 2000)
• Literacy rate: 79.36%
• Percentage of urban residences covered by sewage service: 1.40%… See more