Uberlândia
municipality of Minas Gerais state, Brazil
Uberlândia (Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: [ubɛʁˈlɐ̃dʒi.ɐ]) is a Brazilian municipality located in the interior of the state of Minas Gerais, in the region known as Triângulo Mineiro, Southeast Region of the country. With a population of 754,954 inhabitants, according to the 2024 population estimate by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), it is the second most populous municipality in the state.
Located 537 kilometers from the state capital, Belo Horizonte, the Uberlândia region was inhabited by Caiapó and Bororo indigenous peoples until the arrival of the bandeirante Bartolomeu Bueno da Silva in 1632. In the late 1880s, the municipality of São Pedro de Uberabinha gained independence from Uberaba, but it was not until 1929 that the city was renamed "Uberlândia." Following emancipation, the city's urban area experienced significant growth, and by the early 20th century, Uberlândia had already diversified its industrial sectors.
The gross domestic product (GDP) of the municipality is the 27th largest in Brazil, standing out in the area of service provision. In terms of tourism, the city attracts visitors with its various cultural, natural, and architectural attractions, such as the Uberlândia Municipal Market, Parque do Sabiá, Victorio Siquierolli Municipal Park, Clarimundo Carneiro Square, Tubal Vilela Square, Bicota/Rosário Square, and the renowned Rondon Pacheco Avenue.
Etymology
The original name of the current city of Uberlândia was São Pedro de Uberabinha, a designation received when it was elevated to a district of Uberaba on 21 May 1852. By State Law No. 23, of 14 March 1891, it was renamed Uberabinha, coinciding with its establishment date. By State Law No.
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