Jataí
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Jataí is a municipality in southern Goiás state, Brazil. Its population in 2010 was 88,048 inhabitants. It is located in the southwest part of the state at the confluence of the São Pedro and Claro rivers.
In 1836 José Manoel Vilela, from Minas Gerais, came from the east, crossing the Rio Verde. He set up a cattle ranch on the banks of the Rio Claro. Soon a settlement was formed with the name "Paraíso". In 1864 a district was formed with the name Paraíso de Jataí. The first church was built in 1867. In 1882 the municipality of Paraíso was created. Later, in 1885, the name was changed to Jataí.
In 1836 José Manoel Vilela, from Minas Gerais, came from the east, crossing the Rio Verde. He set up a cattle ranch on the banks of the Rio Claro. Soon a settlement was formed with the name "Paraíso". In 1864 a district was formed with the name Paraíso de Jataí. The first church was built in 1867. In 1882 the municipality of Paraíso was created. Later, in 1885, the name was changed to Jataí.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jataí
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 17°54'18"S 51°44'0"W
- Cachoeira Alta 67 km
- Rio Verde 91 km
- Chapadão do Céu 124 km
- Palestina de Goiás 160 km
- Ivolândia 169 km
- Carneirinho 188 km
- Santa Rita do Araguaia 200 km
- Pereira Barreto 287 km
- Valparaiso 343 km
- Guia Lopes da Laguna 603 km
- Gas Station 1.7 km
- Military villa 2.2 km
- 41° BIMTZ 2.5 km
- Electrical sub-station 5.8 km