Ibirité
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Ibirité is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of Minas Gerais within the metropolitan area of Belo Horizonte. Originally established as a village in the late 19th century, it later became a significant center for the educational works of Helena Antipoff. The name is derived from an indigenous term meaning iron land.
Statistics
Area
72.57 km²
Population
170,537