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Ipatinga
Municipality
The Municipality of Ipatinga
Flag of Ipatinga
Flag
 Official seal of Ipatinga
Seal
Nickname(s): 

"Pouso de Água Limpa"
MinasGerais Municip Ipatinga.svg
Country  Brazil
Region Southeast
State Bandeira de Minas Gerais.svg Minas Gerais
Founded April 29, 1964
Area
 • Total 165.509 km2 (63.903 sq mi)
Population
 (2009)
 • Total 244.508
 • Density 1.440/km2 (3.73/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-3
Postal Code
35160-000
HDI (2000) 0,806 – high
Website http://www.ipatinga.mg.gov.br/

Ipatinga is a city in Brazil. It is part of the Vale do Aço metropolitan area in the state of Minas Gerais. A metropolitan area is like a big city and its nearby towns working together.

In 2009, about 244,508 people lived in Ipatinga. The city covers an area of 165.509 square kilometers. Ipatinga was officially founded on April 29, 1964.

Ipatinga shares its borders with several other towns. These include Caratinga, Coronel Fabriciano, Mesquita, Santana do Paraíso, and Timóteo.

Images for kids

  • Pôr do sol no Parque Ipanema, Ipatinga MG

    Ipanema Park

  • Vista aérea de Ipatinga MG

    Aerial view of Ipatinga

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Ipatinga para niños

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