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Goiás

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Also known as Ciudad de Goiás, Goiás Velho, Goiás, Goiás, Goias, Ciudad de Goias, Goias Velho

municipality in the state of Goiás in Brazil

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Goiás is a municipality located in the state of Goiás in central Brazil. It serves as the capital of the state and is an important administrative and cultural center in the region.

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Key facts

Country
Brazil
Region
Central-West
State
Goiás
Total
3,108 km (1,200 sq mi)
Elevation
496 m (1,627 ft)
Density
7.201/km (18.65/sq mi)
Time zone
UTC−3 ( BRT )
Hdi 2010
0.709 – high
Website
prefeituradegoias .go .gov .br

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Encyclopedic overview

Goiás (also known as Goiás Velho, Old Goiás) is a municipality in the state of Goiás in Brazil. Its population was 22,381 (2020 est.) and its area is 3,108 km. It is the former capital of the state and preserves much of its colonial heritage. In 2002, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

World Heritage Site

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