Cassilândia is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Its population was 22,002 (2020) and its area is 3,650 km2.

Cassilândia
The Municipality of
Cassilândia
Flag of Cassilândia
Location of Cassilândia
Location of Cassilândia
Coordinates: 19°06′46″S 51°44′02″W / 19.11278°S 51.73389°W / -19.11278; -51.73389
Country Brazil
RegionCentral-West
State Mato Grosso do Sul
Government
 • MayorJosé Donizete (PT)
Area
 • Total
3,649.83 km2 (2,267.899 sq mi)
Elevation
470 m (1.542 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
22,002
 • Density5.9/km2 (3.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−4 (AMT)
Postal Code
59540-000
HDI (PNUD/2000)0.775 – medium
WebsiteCassilândia, Mato Grosso do Sul

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Cassilândia is located in the northeastern part of the state, in the border with Goiás State and is surrounded by beautiful landscapes. It has an international airport and two universities, a private and a state one. The city is known by its famous rodeo party which takes place in late July, early August.