Alto Garças
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Alto Garças is a township (municipio
) in the south-east of the Brazilian State of Mato Grosso
with a population of about 9500 on an area of 3672 km. The distance to the state capital Cuiabá
is approximately 350 km². In 1933 Alto Garças became a district of the municipality of Santa Rita do Araguaia
and on 10 December 1953 it was separated as an independent entity. Alto Garças is part of the micro-region Alto Araguaia
.
Settlement began in the early 20th century by adventurers looking for precious stones and other natural resources. These days mining for gemstones, notably diamonds, remains a major factor besides agriculture, where soy, cotton and grass for stock feed are prevailing.
The climate is tropical wet with June to August as the dry months. Precipitation reaches its peak in December and the annual average is 1950 mm. The average temperature is 22° C. The temperature extremes hitherto have been 38° C and 0° C.
For tourists Alto Garças offers charming rivers and waterfalls. Some larger farms offer holiday accommodation. The calendar is dominated by the carnival, here called Garçafolia and the celebrations in honour to Nossa Senhora de Aparecida on 12 October.
Vanessa da Mata
, a a pop singer that was born here in 1976, has found international acclaim.
Municipio
Municipio and Município are terms used for country subdivisions. They are often translated as municipality.-Overview:...
) in the south-east of the Brazilian State of Mato Grosso
Mato Grosso
Mato Grosso is one of the states of Brazil, the third largest in area, located in the western part of the country.Neighboring states are Rondônia, Amazonas, Pará, Tocantins, Goiás and Mato Grosso do Sul. It also borders Bolivia to the southwest...
with a population of about 9500 on an area of 3672 km. The distance to the state capital Cuiabá
Cuiabá
Under the Koppen climate classification, Cuiaba features a tropical wet and dry climate. Cuiabá is famous for its searing heat, although temperatures in winter can arrive sporadically at 10 degrees, indeed atypical, caused by cold fronts coming from the south, and that may only last one or two...
is approximately 350 km². In 1933 Alto Garças became a district of the municipality of Santa Rita do Araguaia
Santa Rita do Araguaia
thumb|right|250px|Coordinates: Santa Rita do Araguaia is a small town and municipality in southwestern Goiás state, Brazil.-Location:Santa Rita is located on the Araguaia River and is connected to the state capital, Goiânia by highway BR-364. It is 91 kilometers west of regional center, Mineiros. ...
and on 10 December 1953 it was separated as an independent entity. Alto Garças is part of the micro-region Alto Araguaia
Alto Araguaia
Alto Araguaia is a city in the state of Mato Grosso in Brasil.- References :...
.
Settlement began in the early 20th century by adventurers looking for precious stones and other natural resources. These days mining for gemstones, notably diamonds, remains a major factor besides agriculture, where soy, cotton and grass for stock feed are prevailing.
The climate is tropical wet with June to August as the dry months. Precipitation reaches its peak in December and the annual average is 1950 mm. The average temperature is 22° C. The temperature extremes hitherto have been 38° C and 0° C.
For tourists Alto Garças offers charming rivers and waterfalls. Some larger farms offer holiday accommodation. The calendar is dominated by the carnival, here called Garçafolia and the celebrations in honour to Nossa Senhora de Aparecida on 12 October.
Vanessa da Mata
Vanessa da Mata
Vanessa da Mata - with full name Vanessa Sigiane da Mata Ferreira - is a Latin Grammy Award-winning Brazilian MPB singer, songwriter...
, a a pop singer that was born here in 1976, has found international acclaim.