Wenceslau Braz | |
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Municipality of Wenceslau Braz | |
Location in Brazil | |
Coordinates: 22°32′02″S45°21′46″W / 22.53389°S 45.36278°W | |
Country | Brazil |
Region | Southeast |
State | Minas Gerais |
Founded | December 30, 1962 |
Area | |
• Total | 102.487 km2 (39.570 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,005 m (3,297 ft) |
Population (2020) [2] | |
• Total | 2,548 |
Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
Postal code | 37512-000 |
Area code | 35 |
Website | wenceslaubraz |
Wenceslau Braz is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Minas Gerais. As of 2020, its population was estimated to be 2,548.
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