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municipality in the state of Goiás in Brazil

Key facts

Country
Brazil
Region
Central-West
State
Goiás
Demonym
formosense
Founded
August 1, 1843
Mayor
Ernesto Roller (MDB)
Total
5,813.637 km (2,244.658 sq mi)
Elevation
916 m (3,005 ft)
Estimate 2025
121,559
Density
19.8962/km (51.5308/sq mi)
Time zone
UTC−3 ( BRT )
Website
www .formosa .go .gov .br

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Encyclopedic overview

Formosa is a municipality located in the state of Goiás, Brazil, approximately 80 kilometers northeast of Brasília. The population was 115,669 (2022 Census) in a total area of 5,813.637 km. Formosa is known for its waterfalls and natural environment. It is a large producer of cattle and grains and is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state.

A bucolic street scene in Formosa.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Formosa” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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