Ouro Branco, Minas Gerais

Ouro Branco
Municipality
Flag of Ouro Branco
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Coat of arms of Ouro Branco
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Location of Ouro Branco within Minas Gerais
Location of Ouro Branco within Minas Gerais
Ouro Branco is located in Brazil
Ouro Branco
Ouro Branco
Localization of Ouro Branco in Brazil
Coordinates: 20°31′15″S 43°41′31″W / 20.52083°S 43.69194°W / -20.52083; -43.69194
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast
State Minas Gerais
Population
 (2022 Census)[1]
 • Total
38,724
 • Estimate 
(2025)[1]
40,638
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

Ouro Branco is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of Minas Gerais. The city belongs to the Mesoregion Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte and to the Microregion of Conselheiro Lafaiete. As of 2025, the city has a population of 40,638 inhabitants.[1] The name "Ouro Branco" means "White Gold", as opposed to "Black Gold" - Ouro Preto. The city was an important base on the transportation route from the mines of Minas Gerais to the coast.[2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). "IBGE 2025".
  2. ↑ "IBGE | Brasil em SĂntese". Cidades.ibge.gov.br. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
  • Wikivoyage logo Ouro Branco travel guide from Wikivoyage


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