Valparaíso de Goiás facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Valparaíso de Goiás
|
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Municipality
|
|||
|
|||
Location in Goiás state
|
|||
 Valparaíso de Goiás
Location in Brazil
|
|||
| Country | Brazil | ||
| Region | Central-West | ||
| State | Goiás | ||
| Microregion | Entorno do Distrito Federal | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 60.950 km2 (23.533 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,080 m (3,540 ft) | ||
| Population
(2020 est.)
|
|||
| • Total | 172,135 | ||
| • Density | 2,824.200/km2 (7,314.64/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) | ||
| Postal code |
72870-000
|
||
Valparaíso de Goiás is a lively city in the middle-east part of Goiás state, Brazil. It's a municipality, which means it's like a local government area.
Contents
City Location and Surroundings
Where is Valparaíso de Goiás?
Valparaíso is found on a high flat area called Planalto Central. It is southwest of Brasília, the capital of Brazil. The city is part of a larger area known as the Entorno do Distrito Federal.
The distance to Goiânia, the state capital, is about 188 kilometers. This trip usually takes around 2 hours and 20 minutes by car.
Neighboring Cities
Valparaíso de Goiás shares its borders with several other places:
- North: Federal District
- South: Luziânia
- East: Cidade Ocidental
- West: Novo Gama
Roads and Travel
Many important highways serve the city. These include BR-040, BR-060, BR-020, BR-251, and DF-290. The city is about 191 kilometers from Goiânia. It is much closer to Brasília, only 25 kilometers away.
You can reach Goiânia by taking highways like BR-153 and BR-060. For a full list of distances, you can check the Distâncias Rodoviárias website.
Population and People
Valparaíso de Goiás is one of the most crowded cities in its state. Everyone in the city lives in the urban area. There are no rural areas here. The population has grown a lot since the year 2000. Over 25,000 more people live there now.
City Economy
The economy of Valparaíso de Goiás is based on a few main things. These include shops, small factories, and companies that offer services. The city has good potential to grow. It has many trees, water sources, and plenty of energy. Its location is also very good for business.
Highway BR 040 cuts through the city. About 50,000 vehicles use this road every day. There is also a railway line. These transport links attract companies that specialize in moving goods.
Some parts of the economy rely on informal work. This means jobs that are not officially registered. About 40% of the city's economy comes from this. Building new homes and buildings makes up 30%. The rest of the economy comes from people who travel to work in Brasília.
In recent years, Valparaíso has attracted furniture companies. The city has even created a special area for 120 new furniture factories. At the time this was written, there were about 100 furniture stores in the city. These are run by small business owners. Around 500 carpenters are also registered in the area.
Health and Learning
Healthcare Services
In 2007, Valparaíso de Goiás did not have any hospitals. However, the city had a good record for keeping babies healthy. The infant mortality rate was 18.98. This means that out of 1,000 babies born, about 19 did not survive. This number was much lower than the national average of 33.0.
Education Opportunities
The city had three places for higher education in 2007. These are like colleges or universities. In 2000, most adults in Valparaíso could read and write. The adult literacy rate was 93.1%. This was one of the highest rates in the state. It was also much higher than the national average of 86.4%.
Human Development Index (HDI)
The city's Human Development Index (HDI) was 0.795 in 2000. The HDI is a way to measure how well people are living. It looks at things like health, education, and income.
- State ranking: 12th out of 242 cities in Goiás.
- National ranking: 679th out of 5,507 cities in Brazil.
City History
The history of Valparaíso de Goiás is quite new. It started in 1979 as a housing project. At first, it had very few services. The city's name is a tribute to a civil engineer. He was from Valparaíso, Chile. He came to Brazil to lead the first housing project for the future city.
There are two neighborhoods in the city whose names are spelled with a "z". These are Valparaízo I and Valparaízo II. This spelling matches the Chilean city. However, in Portuguese, the city's name began to be written with an "s", as in Valparaíso.
See also
In Spanish: Valparaíso de Goiás para niños
- List of municipalities in Goiás
- Microregions of Goiás
