Sarzedo, Minas Gerais

Sarzedo is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of Minas Gerais. The city belongs to the mesoregion Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte and to the microregion of Belo Horizonte. As of 2020, the estimated population was 33,413.^[1]

Location of Sarzedo within Minas Gerais

History

Sarzedo is a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, located within the Belo Horizonte Metropolitan Region. The city was officially founded on December 21, 1995, after separating from the municipality of Ibirité. The name Sarzedo is derived from Francisco Sarzedo, a Spanish engineer who contributed to the construction of the Central Brazil Railway, which played a significant role in the development of the region in the early 20th century. Before its establishment as a municipality, the area was primarily inhabited by agricultural communities. Sarzedo's economy is driven by various industries, services, and agriculture, particularly the production of vegetables.^[2]

See also

• List of municipalities in Minas Gerais