Pouso Alegre
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Pouso Alegre is a municipality located in the southern region of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Originally named Matosinho do Mandu, it was renamed Pouso Alegre in 1797 by Governor Dom Bernardo José de Lorena. The city is an industrial hub with sectors including food, textiles, and metallurgy.
Statistics
Area
543.07 km²
Population
152,549