Ribeirão das Neves
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Ribeirão das Neves is a Brazilian municipality in Minas Gerais, part of the Belo Horizonte metropolitan area. Originally known as Matas de Bento Pires, it developed from lands granted in the 18th century. A chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Snows led to its renaming, reflecting its history.
Statistics
Area
155.45 km²
Population
338,197