Conceição do Castelo is a municipality in central Espírito Santo, Brazil. Its population was 12,806 (2020) and its area is 369 km2.[2]

Conceição do Castelo
Flag of Conceição do Castelo
Coat of arms of Conceição do Castelo
Conceição do Castelo is located in Brazil
Conceição do Castelo
Conceição do Castelo
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 20°22′4″S 41°14′38″W / 20.36778°S 41.24389°W / -20.36778; -41.24389
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateEspírito Santo
Area
 • Total
369 km2 (142 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
12,806
 • Density35/km2 (90/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

History

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The municipality was created when it separated from Castelo on 7 May 1964.[citation needed]

Location

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Conceição do Castelo is about 120 km from the state capital Vitória. It stands in the mountainous region of the state, roughly southwest of the capital.[citation needed]

Economy

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The economy is largely based on agriculture. Some important products are coffee, beans, maize, tomatoes and pigs, as well as cattle.[citation needed]

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