Sudoeste de Goiás Microregion is a region in southwest Goiás state, Brazil. It includes 18 municipalities with a population of 397,387 in a total area of (2007). The largest towns are Jataí, Santa Helena de Goiás, and Rio Verde. It is watered by several important rivers, which are tributaries of the Paranaíba.
This is possibly the richest region of the state of Goiás and is a large producer of soybeans, corn, and cotton. The relatively flat grassy plains are ideal for cattle grazing. Several of the state's most prosperous cities are located here.
The most populous municipality is Rio Verde with 149,3821 inhabitants (2007). The least populous is Aparecida do Rio Doce with 2,702 inhabitants (2007).
The largest municipality in area is Mineiros with 9,096.4 km2. The smallest is Aparecida do Rio Doce with 290 km2.
Municipalities The microregion consists of the following municipalities:Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística, territorial division. Name Population (2007) Aparecida do Rio Doce 2,702 Aporé 3,554 Caiapônia 15,747 Castelândia 3,530 Chapadão do Céu 5,289 Doverlândia 8,344 Jataí 81,972 Maurilândia 10,769 Mineiros 45,189 Montividiu 9,255 Palestina de Goiás 3,229 Perolândia 2,748 Portelândia 3,310 Rio Verde 149,382 Santa Helena de Goiás 35,027 Santa Rita do Araguaia 5,873 Santo Antônio da Barra 4,134 Serranópolis 7,333
See also List of municipalities in Goiás Microregions of Goiás
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