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{{Infobox settlement
'''Cromínia''' is a small [[town]] and [[municipality]] in south [[Goiás]] state, [[Brazil]]. It is famous for its chrome mines.
| official_name = Cromínia
*Population: 3,823 (2005 estimate)
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*Total area: 371.1 km²
| settlement_type = [[Municipalities of Brazil|Municipality]]
*Population density: 10.11 inhab/km² (2003)
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*Elevation: 694 meters
| image_flag = Bandeira_de_Cromínia.jpg
*Became a municipality: 1953
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*Postal code: 75635-000
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| image_map = Goias Municip Crominia.svg
| map_caption = Location in Goiás state
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| subdivision_name = Brazil
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Central-West Region, Brazil|Central-West]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[States of Brazil|State]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Goiás]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[Mesoregions of Brazil|Mesoregion]]
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| subdivision_type4 = [[Microregion (Brazil)|Microregion]]
| subdivision_name4 = [[Meia Ponte Microregion]]
| subdivision_type5 = [[Metropolitan area#Brazil|Metrop. region]]
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| leader_title = [[Mayor]]
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| area_total_km2 = 371.1
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| population_total = 3,472
| population_as_of = 2020 <ref>[https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/go/crominia/panorama IBGE 2020]</ref>
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'''Cromínia''' is a [[Municipalities of Brazil|municipality]] in south [[Goiás]] state, [[Brazil]]. It is famous for its chrome mines.


==Geographical Information==
Cromínia is located in the [[Meia Ponte Microregion]], which includes the cities in the [[Meia Ponte River]] basin. It is approximately 87 kilometers south of the state capital, [[Goiânia]] and is 17 kilometers west of the important BR-153 highway, which links [[Goiânia]] to [[Minas Gerais]].


Cromínia is located in the [[Meia Ponte Microregion]], which includes the cities in the [[Meia Ponte River]] basin. It is approximately 87 kilometers south of the state capital, [[Goiânia]] and is 17 kilometers west of the important BR-153 highway, which links [[Goiânia]] to [[Minas Gerais]].
Highway connections from [[Goiânia]] are made by BR-153 / [[Aparecida de Goiânia]] / [[Professor Jamil]] / GO-217. For the complete list of all distances in [[Goiás]] see [http://www.seplan.go.gov.br/sepin/ANUARIO2005/transporte/tab01_transporte.htm]

Highway connections from [[Goiânia]] are made by BR-153 / [[Aparecida de Goiânia]] / [[Professor Jamil]] / GO-217. For the complete list of all distances in [[Goiás]] see [https://web.archive.org/web/20090205080546/http://www.seplan.go.gov.br/sepin/pub/anuario/2005/transporte/tab01_transporte.htm Sepin]
Neighboring municipalities are:
Neighboring municipalities are:
*north: [[Aragoiânia]]
*north: [[Aragoiânia]]
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*west and south: [[Mairipotaba]]
*west and south: [[Mairipotaba]]


==Demographics==
'''Political Facts'''
*Eligible voters: 3,017 (2004)
*Mayor (prefeito): Felizardo José de Almeida (2005)
*Vice-mayor (vice-prefeito): Murílo Marciano Brito de Bessa
*Councilmembers (vereadores): 09


*Population density: 9.78 inhabitants/km<sup>2</sup> (2007)
'''Demographic Facts'''
*Population growth rate 1991/2000: 0.82.%
*Population growth rate 1996/2007: -0.21.%
*Total population: 3,618 (2007)
*Population in 1980: 3,362
*Total population: 3,362 (1980)
*Population in 1991: 3,400
*Urban population: 2,861 (2003)
*Urban population: 2,861 (2007)
*Rural population: 879 (2003)
*Rural population: 879 (2007)
*Households: 1,136 (2000)


==Economic Activities==
Chrome mining gave the city its name but cattle raising and agriculture have taken over from mining. Of the 236 rural proprietors 70% raise cattle and the others plant rice and corn.

Chrome mining gave the city its name but cattle raising and agriculture have taken over from mining. Of the 298 rural proprietors 70% raise cattle and the others plant rice and corn.


'''Economic Indicators'''
'''Economic Indicators'''
*Industrial units: 05
*Gross Domestic Product in 2003: R$20.438 million
*Retail units: 53
*Gross Domestic Product in 2002: R$18.361
*Ranking of 2002 GDP in the state: 170 out of 246 municipalities
*Industrial units: 06
*Retail units: 38
*Banking institutions: none
*Banking institutions: none
*Cooperatives: Coop.Mista dos Produtores Rurais de Cromínia-COOMPOR-C
*Cooperatives: Coop.Mista dos Produtores Rurais de Cromínia-COOMPOR-C
*Automobiles: 443 (Sepin/IBGE 2007)
*Cattle: 34,020 (2006)´
*Corn: 1,150 ha.
*Modest production of soybeans, rice, manioc, and watermelon


'''Farm Data (2006)in ha.'''
'''Animal Raising and Agricultural Production'''
*Number of farms: 298
*Cattle: 37,749 (2004)´
*Total area: 22,213
*Dairy cows: 9,470
*Area of permanent crops: 88
*Poultry: 14,674
*Area of perennial crops: 893
*Swine: 2,952
*Area of natural pasture: 18,242
*Persons dependent on farming: 940
*Farms with tractors: 52
*Number of tractors: 64 [http://www.ibge.gov.br/ IBG]


==Education and Health==
*Corn: 1,150 hectares
*Modest production of soybeans, rice, manioc, and watermelon

'''Education and Health'''
*Literacy rate: 85.8%
*Literacy rate: 85.8%
*Infant mortality rate: 18.23 in 1,000 live births
*Infant mortality rate: 18.23 in 1,000 live births
*Schools: 6
*Students: 1,325
*Hospitals: 2
*Hospital beds: 31
*Health centers: 2


===History===
The school system had 06 schools, 28 classrooms, 55 teachers, and 1,203 students.
The town began in 1940 when three landowners give land to install a town which would be called Planura Verde (Green Plain). The settlement began to grow around a football field where locals came on Sunday to watch the games and pray at the foot of a cross. Soon the first houses were built. In 1943 the Arraial (village) was elevated to the category of district of [[Piracanjuba]]. It received the name "Cromínia" due to the great quantity of chrome in the region. In 1954 the district became a municipality.

The health system had 01 hospital with 24 beds and 03 public health clinics (SUS).

'''History'''

The town began in 1940 when three landowners give land to install a town which would be called Planura Verde. The settlement began to grow around a football field where locals came on Sunday to watch the games and pray at the foot of a cross. Soon the first houses were built. In 1943 the Arraial was elevated to the category of district of [[Piracanjuba]]. It received the name "Cromínia" due to the great quantity of chrome in the region. In 1954 the district became a municipality.


'''Ranking on the Municipal [[Human Development Index]]'''
'''Ranking on the Municipal [[Human Development Index]]'''
*Life expectancy: 71.3
*Adult literacy rate: 0.842
*School attendance rate: 0.885
*MHDI: 0.769
*MHDI: 0.769
*State ranking: 40 (out of 242 municipalities in 2000)
*State ranking: 40 (out of 242 municipalities in 2000)
*National ranking: 1,347 (out of 5,507 municipalities in 2000)
*National ranking: 1,347 (out of 5,507 municipalities in 2000)

''Data are from 2000''

For the complete list see [http://www.frigoletto.com.br/GeoEcon/idhgo.htm Frigoletto]
For the complete list see [http://www.frigoletto.com.br/GeoEcon/idhgo.htm Frigoletto]


==References==
===Sources of Data===
{{reflist}}
*[http://www.dm.com.br/ Diario da Manhã]
*[http://www.ibge.gov.br/ IBGE]
*[http://www.seplan.go.gov.br/ Seplan]
*[http://www.frigoletto.com.br/GeoEcon/idhgo.htm Frigoletto]
*[http://www.frigoletto.com.br/GeoEcon/idhgo.htm Frigoletto]
*[http://www.citybrazil.com.br/ City Brazil]


[[Category:Goiás]]
{{Municipalities of Goiás}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Crominia}}
[[Category:Municipalities in Goiás]]

Latest revision as of 18:27, 20 February 2022

Cromínia
Municipality
Flag of Cromínia
Flag
Location in Goiás state
Location in Goiás state
Cromínia is located in Brazil
Cromínia
Cromínia
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 17°17′20″S 49°22′46″W / 17.28889°S 49.37944°W / -17.28889; -49.37944
CountryBrazil
RegionCentral-West
StateGoiás
MicroregionMeia Ponte Microregion
Area
 • Total
371.1 km2 (143.3 sq mi)
Elevation
694 m (2,277 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
3,472
 • Density9.4/km2 (24/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Postal code
75635-000

Cromínia is a municipality in south Goiás state, Brazil. It is famous for its chrome mines.

Geographical Information

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Cromínia is located in the Meia Ponte Microregion, which includes the cities in the Meia Ponte River basin. It is approximately 87 kilometers south of the state capital, Goiânia and is 17 kilometers west of the important BR-153 highway, which links Goiânia to Minas Gerais.

Highway connections from Goiânia are made by BR-153 / Aparecida de Goiânia / Professor Jamil / GO-217. For the complete list of all distances in Goiás see Sepin Neighboring municipalities are:

Demographics

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  • Population density: 9.78 inhabitants/km2 (2007)
  • Population growth rate 1996/2007: -0.21.%
  • Total population: 3,618 (2007)
  • Total population: 3,362 (1980)
  • Urban population: 2,861 (2007)
  • Rural population: 879 (2007)

Economic Activities

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Chrome mining gave the city its name but cattle raising and agriculture have taken over from mining. Of the 298 rural proprietors 70% raise cattle and the others plant rice and corn.

Economic Indicators

  • Industrial units: 05
  • Retail units: 53
  • Banking institutions: none
  • Cooperatives: Coop.Mista dos Produtores Rurais de Cromínia-COOMPOR-C
  • Automobiles: 443 (Sepin/IBGE 2007)
  • Cattle: 34,020 (2006)´
  • Corn: 1,150 ha.
  • Modest production of soybeans, rice, manioc, and watermelon

Farm Data (2006)in ha.

  • Number of farms: 298
  • Total area: 22,213
  • Area of permanent crops: 88
  • Area of perennial crops: 893
  • Area of natural pasture: 18,242
  • Persons dependent on farming: 940
  • Farms with tractors: 52
  • Number of tractors: 64 IBG

Education and Health

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  • Literacy rate: 85.8%
  • Infant mortality rate: 18.23 in 1,000 live births
  • Schools: 6
  • Students: 1,325
  • Hospitals: 2
  • Hospital beds: 31
  • Health centers: 2

History

[edit]

The town began in 1940 when three landowners give land to install a town which would be called Planura Verde (Green Plain). The settlement began to grow around a football field where locals came on Sunday to watch the games and pray at the foot of a cross. Soon the first houses were built. In 1943 the Arraial (village) was elevated to the category of district of Piracanjuba. It received the name "Cromínia" due to the great quantity of chrome in the region. In 1954 the district became a municipality.

Ranking on the Municipal Human Development Index

  • MHDI: 0.769
  • State ranking: 40 (out of 242 municipalities in 2000)
  • National ranking: 1,347 (out of 5,507 municipalities in 2000)

For the complete list see Frigoletto

References

[edit]
  1. ^ IBGE 2020
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