Jataí

Jataí, Goiás, Brazil
Nickname: 
Bee City
Location in the state of Goiás.
Jataí, Goiás, Brazil
Coordinates: 17°52′51″S 51°49′50″W / 17.88083°S 51.83056°W / -17.88083; -51.83056
Country Brazil
RegionSouthwest Goiás Microregion
StateGoiás
Government
  MayorHumberto de Freitas Machado
Area
  Total
7.174 km2 (2.770 sq mi)
Elevation
708 m (2,457 ft)
Population
 (2021 )
  Total
103,221
  Density14.2/km2 (37/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
HDI (2000)0,793 – high
Websitewww.jatai.go.gov.br

Jataí is a municipality in southern Goiás state, Brazil. Its population was 103,221 (2021) in a total area of 7,174.2 km2 (2,770.0 sq mi). Jataí is a major producer of agricultural products, including soybeans, rice, and corn. It has the largest herd of cattle in the state and is a large producer of poultry and swine. In 2000 it was the 6th largest municipality in area in the state.