Arenápolis
Municipality in Center-West, Brazil / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arenápolis is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Mato Grosso. It is situated at a latitude of 14°27'01" south and a longitude of 56°50'46" west, at an altitude of 247 meters, making it the closest city to the South American continental pole of inaccessibility. The estimated population in 2021 was 9,399 inhabitants, covering an area of 417.337 km².
Arenápolis | |
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Municipality | |
Country | Brazil |
Region | Center-West |
State | Mato Grosso |
Mesoregion | Centro-Sul Mato-Grossense |
Area | |
• Total | 415 km2 (160 sq mi) |
Population (2020 [1]) | |
• Total | 9,502 |
• Density | 23.78/km2 (61.6/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−4 (AMT) |
The municipality originated from diamond mining in abundant gravel, leading hundreds of people since the 18th century to settle along the banks of the Ribeirão Areias river, populating what was initially known as the village of Areias. This village later gained independence and was renamed Arenápolis for a more resonant name while still referencing its origins related to the Ribeirão Areias river.[2][3][4][5]