SOUTHWEST GOIáS MICROREGION

'Southwest Goiás Microregion' is a region in southwest Goiás state, Brazil. It included 18 municipalities with a population of 330,490 in a total area of 56,293.30 km² (2000). The population density was 5.87 inhabitants/km² (2000). The largest towns are Jataí, Santa Helena de Goiás, and Rio Verde. For a map see [1]
The land area is about the size of Croatia or the American state of West Virginia. It is watered by several important rivers, which are tributaries of the Paranaíba.
This is possibly the richest region of the state of Goiás and is a large producer of soybeans, corn, and cotton. The relatively flat grassy plains are ideal for cattle grazing. Several of the state's most prosperous cities are located here.
The most populous municipality is Rio Verde with 133,231 inhabitants. The least populous is Aparecida do Rio Doce with 2,727 inhabitants.
The largest municipality in area is Mineiros with 9,096.4 km². The smallest is Aparecida do Rio Doce with 290 km².

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Municipalities in the Southwest Goiás Microregion
Municipalities in the Southwest Goiás Microregion

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NamePopulation
Aparecida do Rio Doce2,727
Aporé3,500
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Jataí83,479
Maurilândia10,001
Mineiros43,961
Montividiu9,077
Palestina de Goiás3,390
Perolândia3,639
Portelândia4,119
Rio Verde133,231
Santa Helena de Goiás35,424
Santa Rita do Araguaia5,433
Santo Antônio da Barra4,544
Serranópolis5,565
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