Alto Paraíso de Goiás
The history of Alto Paraíso dates back to the middle of the 18th century, when a cattle ranch was set up by Francisco de Almeida. He called the region Veadeiros (related to deer). The first settlers raised cattle and wheat, due to high altitude and colder climate. In 1938, Veadeiros appeared as a district of Cavalcante, but was separated in 1953 to form its own municipality. In 1963, its name was changed to Alto Paraíso de Goiás, which means "high paradise of Goiás" in Portuguese.
The economy is based on farming: soybeans (3,800 ha), corn (2000 ha), rice, cattle raising, tourism, and services. The cattle herd was 30,500 in 2006. There are three active banking institutions in the city of Alto Paraíso: Banco Itaú, Banco do Brasil and Caixa Econômica Federal. The ecotourism is also an essential source of development for the region.
- Farms: 387
- Total area: 189,550 ha.
- Area of permanent crops: 67,499 ha.
- Area of perennial crops: 27,433 ha.
- Area of natural pasture: 36,059 ha.
- Area of woodland and forests: 14,466 ha.
- Persons dependent on farming: 940
- Number of tractors: 89
- Cattle herd: 30,500 IBGE
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