Peirópolis
Peirópolis is a rural district located within the municipality of Uberaba, in the western region of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil. The area is known for its paleontological discoveries dating back to the Late Cretaceous period, specifically the Maastrichtian stage.
- Type: Suburb
- Description: settlement in Brazil
- Also known as: “Distrito de Uberaba”, “Peiropolis”, and “Pierópolis”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Dinosaur Museum.
Peirópolis
- Categories: city district, human settlement, municipality, and locality
- Location: Uberaba, Northern Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Southeast, Brazil, South America
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Latitude
-19.74352° or 19° 44′ 37″ south
Longitude
-47.74319° or 47° 44′ 36″ west
Elevation
841 metres (2,759 feet)
Open location code
58GJ7744+HP
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=suburb
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In Other Languages
From Portuguese to Uzbek—“Peirópolis” goes by many names.
- Portuguese: “Peirópolis”
- Spanish: “Peirópolis”
- Uzbek: “Peirópolis”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Ponte Alta and Parque do Café.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Museu Paleontológico and Toca Park.
Northern Minas Gerais: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Diamantina and Uberlândia.
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