Nova Alvorada do Sul
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Nova Alvorada do Sul is a
Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul
. Its population was 22,430 (2020) and its area is 4,019 km².
History
For many years Nova Alvorada do Sul was known as the “Entroncamento” (the junction) because it is located at the meeting point of several different transport routes and cultures.
Formally established as an independent municipality in 1993, the settlement was previously registered as a district of
Rio Brilhante
in 1976.
Economy
The economy is closely tied to the sugar cane based industries, with sugar based Ethanol plants operated by firms including Grupo Safi, Eldorado, Lous Dreyfus and Tavares de Melo. The rich agriculture of the surrounding area also supports an important food processing industry in the town.
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Capital: Campo Grande | |||||||||
| Mesoregion Centro Norte de Mato Grosso do Sul |
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| Mesoregion Leste de Mato Grosso do Sul |
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| Mesoregion Pantanal Sul Mato-Grossense |
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| Mesoregion Sudoeste de Mato Grosso do Sul |
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