Passa-Quatro
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Passa-Quatro is a municipality (município) in the state of Minas Gerais
in Brazil
. The population in 2000 was 14,485, and 15,300 in 2003. The population density is 55.23/km² and the area is 277 km². It is part of the microrregião of São Lourenço
.
The city was declared a hydro-mineral spa
in 1941 due to its various fountains of torio-radioactive waters, which are reputedly sought out for curing liver and kidney problems.
The winter is dry and the summer mild with temperatures varying between 16 and 22 degrees Celsius. In winter they can drop to 0 degrees with strong frost. The rural area has beautiful scenery, with views of four of the ten highest peaks in the country.
In the municipality, there is a natural forest controlled by IBAMA - A Floresta Nacional de Passa Quatro, with native forest, exotic species, lakes, and the Iporã waterfall. Trout fishing is possible all year.
A new tourist train service (narrow gauge) was inaugurated in the beginning of 2004 between the cities of Passa Quatro and Manacá.
The region wasn't populated until the second half of the 19th century (seculo dezenove) when it became a district in 1854. In 1884, the Minas-Rio railway was constructed by the English
and spurred its development. Dom Pedro II elevated the town to a city in 1888.
where the boundary of São Paulo
is located. The Pico dos Três Estados is another landmark located on the boundaries of São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro
. There are dozens of other peaks over 2,000 m.
at Brasil, compared to Siurana
: Gruta de Passa Quatro (Cave of Four Passes).
There are a big negative and the local climbers are working hard to open the roads in this place.
Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais is one of the 26 states of Brazil, of which it is the second most populous, the third richest, and the fourth largest in area. Minas Gerais is the Brazilian state with the largest number of Presidents of Brazil, the current one, Dilma Rousseff, being one of them. The capital is the...
in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. The population in 2000 was 14,485, and 15,300 in 2003. The population density is 55.23/km² and the area is 277 km². It is part of the microrregião of São Lourenço
São Lourenço
São Lourenço may refer to:*São Lourenço, Cape Verde, a village and a cove*São Lourenço, Minas Gerais, Brazil*São Lourenço , a parish in the municipality of Portalegre, Portugal...
.
The city was declared a hydro-mineral spa
Spa
The term spa is associated with water treatment which is also known as balneotherapy. Spa towns or spa resorts typically offer various health treatments. The belief in the curative powers of mineral waters goes back to prehistoric times. Such practices have been popular worldwide, but are...
in 1941 due to its various fountains of torio-radioactive waters, which are reputedly sought out for curing liver and kidney problems.
The winter is dry and the summer mild with temperatures varying between 16 and 22 degrees Celsius. In winter they can drop to 0 degrees with strong frost. The rural area has beautiful scenery, with views of four of the ten highest peaks in the country.
In the municipality, there is a natural forest controlled by IBAMA - A Floresta Nacional de Passa Quatro, with native forest, exotic species, lakes, and the Iporã waterfall. Trout fishing is possible all year.
A new tourist train service (narrow gauge) was inaugurated in the beginning of 2004 between the cities of Passa Quatro and Manacá.
History
The origin of the name comes from the explorations of the bandeirante Fernão Dias Paes Leme who was given instructions to pass over a river four times, thus "Passa Quatro". The first inhabitants settled the region in 1674.The region wasn't populated until the second half of the 19th century (seculo dezenove) when it became a district in 1854. In 1884, the Minas-Rio railway was constructed by the English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
and spurred its development. Dom Pedro II elevated the town to a city in 1888.
Geography
Mountains include the fourth tallest peak in Brazil, the Pedra da Mina (2,798 m) located within Serra Fina and the point of Serra da MantiqueiraMantiqueira Mountains
The Mantiqueira Mountains are a mountain range in Southeastern Brazil, with parts in the states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro. It rises abruptly from the northwestern bank of the Paraíba do Sul River and extends northeastward for approximately , reaching a height of 2,798 m ...
where the boundary of São Paulo
São Paulo (state)
São Paulo is a state in Brazil. It is the major industrial and economic powerhouse of the Brazilian economy. Named after Saint Paul, São Paulo has the largest population, industrial complex, and economic production in the country. It is the richest state in Brazil...
is located. The Pico dos Três Estados is another landmark located on the boundaries of São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
. There are dozens of other peaks over 2,000 m.
New Climber Point
Passa Quatro have a more new point of climberClimber
Climber may refer to:*Climber, a participant in the activity of climbing*Climber, general name for a vine*Climber , a robot that goes upward or downward on a track*Climber , by Nintendo...
at Brasil, compared to Siurana
Siurana
Siurana is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain located just south of Figueres.-References:...
: Gruta de Passa Quatro (Cave of Four Passes).
There are a big negative and the local climbers are working hard to open the roads in this place.
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| North: Itanhandu Itanhandu Itanhandu is a city in the south of Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 12,196 and a total area of 143,9 km².... | ||
| West: Marmelópolis and Virgínia Virgínia Virgínia is a Brazilian city in the state of Minas Gerais. As of 2009 its population is estimated to be 8,544.... | Passa-Quarto | East: Itanhandu Itanhandu Itanhandu is a city in the south of Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 12,196 and a total area of 143,9 km².... and Itamonte Itamonte Itamonte is a city in the south of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It has a population of 12,000.Itamonte is a touristic city in the Serra da Mantiqueira mountains. The territorial area is 430,597 km² big. The city's current mayor is Marcos Tridon de Carvalho, with Ana Ines Costa Silva Chaves being deputy... |
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