Ponte Nova

Ponte Nova is a town and a district in the center of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. The population size is about 65,000 of the county Ponte Nova has an area of ​​471.07 km. Ponte Nova is 402 above sea level.

Ponte Nova is located a few kilometers south of the Doce river. It has a road link to Ouro Preto and the state capital Belo Horizonte.

Distance from major cities:

  • Belo Horizonte - (MG ) 180 kms
  • São Paulo - ( SP) 781 km
  • Rio de Janeiro - (RJ) 420 km
  • Vitória - (ES) 392 km

The economy is based on agriculture, some industry and service sectors. Ponte Nova produces meat, milk, sugar cane, fruits and vegetables.

1755 were established in the region, the first farms. In 1770 the city was captured in a document, and called 1770-1832 Capela do Furquim Branch. In 1862 it was seat of the district administration. However, she got city rights until later.

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