Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Belo Horizonte is the fourth largest city in Brazil and the capital and economic and cultural center of Minas Gerais. 🍂 Here is a detailed introduction to Belo Horizonte: Geography and Climate Belo Horizonte is located in the plateau valley in southeastern Brazil, about 720 km southeast of the capital Brasilia. 🦋 The city is surrounded by mountains covered with lush trees, with an altitude of 830–930 meters, a mild and humid climate, an average annual temperature of 19.8°C, and an average annual rainfall of 1,450 mm. 🌷 History and Urban Planning Belo Horizonte is the first planned city in Brazil, which was built in 1893 and completed in 1897. 🔅 The city is centered on Liberty Square, with streets radiating outwards and many modern buildings. 🔔 After World War II, with the construction of railways and highways, industry developed rapidly, and the population increased from 180,000 in 1940 to 1.23 million in 1970. 🤗