Abadiânia facts for kids
| Abadiânia | |
|---|---|
| State | Goiás |
| Geographical coordinates: | 16°06′S 48°48′W / 16.100°S 48.800°W |
| Area: | 1,047 km² |
| Population: | 12,736 (IBGE 2005) |
| Elevation: | 1,052 m above sea level |
| Postal code (CEP): | 72940-000 |
| Became a city: | 1953 |
| Statistical Microregion: | Entorno do Distrito Federal |
| Distance to Goiânia: | 88 km. |
Abadiânia is a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. It is home to a famous Brazilian medium and "psychic surgeon" — João de Deus.
Location
Abadiânia is part of the Entorno do Distrito Federal statistical micro-region. Neighboring municipalities are:
- North: Pirenópolis, Corumbá de Goiás, and Alexânia
- South: Silvânia
- East: Anápolis
- West: Alexânia
History
Despite being a municipality since 1953 Abadiânia was only installed in its present site in the 1960s. The population was not happy with conditions of access and little by little they began to build their houses along the highway 18 kilometers away, where the present-day town is located.
See also
In Spanish: Abadiânia para niños
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