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.
- Suburb
- …lies at an elevation of around 840 metres (2,760 feet)
- …is also known as “Pierópolis”
- Description: settlement in Brazil
Places of Interest
Discover Dinosaur Museum.
Peirópolis
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Latitude
-19.74352° or 19° 44′ 37″ south
Longitude
-47.74319° or 47° 44′ 36″ west
Open location code
58GJ7744+HP
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OpenStreetMap feature
place = suburb
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Portuguese to Uzbek—“Peirópolis” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Ponte Alta and Parque do Café.
Notable Places Nearby
Discover Museu Paleontológico and Toca Park.
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Northern Minas Gerais: Highlights
Learn more about Diamantina and Uberlândia.
