Esplanada, Belo Horizonte

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Esplanada is a neighborhood (bairro) of Belo Horizonte. The population of the neighborhood is estimated at 8,800 residents. [1] The neighborhood still retains characteristics of the towns of the interior, even though it is located near the central region of the state capital. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Prefeitura de Belo Horizonte. "Bairro Esplanada" . Retrieved 22 April 2009.