Ouro Branco, Minas Gerais

Ouro Branco 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 Conselheiro Lafaiete. The city has a population of 38,249 inhabitants. The name "Ouro Branco" means "White Gold", as opposed to "Black Gold" - Ouro Preto. The city was an important base on the transportation route from the mines of Minas Gerais to the coast.[1][2]

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Location of Ouro Branco within Minas Gerais
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Localization of Ouro Branco in Brazil
Coordinates: 20°31′15″S 43°41′31″W
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast
State Minas Gerais

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