Córrego Novo is a
municipality
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in the
state
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of
Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais () is one of the 27 federative units of Brazil, being the fourth largest state by area and the second largest in number of inhabitants with a population of 20,539,989 according to the 2022 Brazilian census, 2022 census. Located in ...
in the
Southeast region of
Brazil
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.
History
Its name, which translates to "New Stream" in English, reflects the presence of multiple small watercourses in the area. The town's history dates back to the early settlement efforts by Antônio Albano dos Reis and Cessário Albano dos Reis, who were among the pioneers seeking fertile lands for agriculture. Córrego Novo was officially recognized as a district in 1948 and later gained municipal independence in 1963
See also
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List of municipalities in Minas Gerais
This is a list of the municipalities in the States of Brazil, state of Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais (MG), located in the Southeast Region, Brazil, Southeast Region of Brazil. Minas Gerais is divided into 853 Municipalities of Brazil, municipalities, ...
References
1962 establishments in Minas Gerais
Municipalities in Minas Gerais
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