Conceição de Ipanema
Conceição de Ipanema is a Brazilian municipality situated in state of Minas Gerais. It has an area of 253.935 km2 and as of 2022, its population is 4,409.[1]
The toponymy Conceição de Ipanema is composed of two expressions: Conceição (Conception) is the patroness of the city and Ipanema connects to the name of the neighboring municipality to which it belonged. The word 'Ipanema' comes from the Tupi language Y-panéma, meaning "bad water, bad for river fishing."
The José Pedro River, cuts the town in half, creating recreational areas for the population. The river received its name in honor of pioneer José Pedro de Alcantara.
Conceição de Ipanema | |
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Government | |
• Mayor | Samuel Lopes de Lima[2] |
Area | |
• City | 254 km2 (98 sq mi) |
• Urban | .65 km2 (0.25 sq mi) |
Population (2022) | |
• City | 4,409 |
• Density | 17.36/km2 (45.0/sq mi) |
Website | www |
History
The region was first inhabited by Indians
The village of Conception in the town of Ipanema, grew to become the district on December 27, 1948, by Law No. 336, under the name of Conceição de Ipanema. The district was promoted to the council on December 12, 1953, by Law No. 1039. On January 31, 1955, the City Council was installed and Antonio Heringer became the first mayor, with José de Oliveira as vice-mayor.
References
- ANACLETO, Maria Elza Rodrigues & TEIXEIRA, Rafael Anacleto. A história de Conceição de Ipanema.Ipanema: Centro Universitário de Caratinga, 2008.
- CASTRO, Josiana Lopes de, & SILVA, Verônica do Nascimento e. A influência dos costumes alemães na região de Conceição de Ipanema - MG. Ipanema: Centro Universitário de Caratinga, 2008.
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