São João del-Rei
São João del-Rei | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of São João del-Rei | |
Location in Minas Gerais | |
| Coordinates: 21°08′09″S 44°15′36″W / 21.13583°S 44.26000°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| State | Minas Gerais |
| Region | Southeast |
| Intermediate Region | Barbacena |
| Immediate Region | São João del-Rei |
| Founded | 8 December 1713 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nivaldo José de Andrade (UNIÃO) |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,452.002 km2 (560.621 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 904 m (2,966 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 90,225 |
| • Density | 62/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| Demonym | são-joanense |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Postal Code | 36300-000 to 36319-999 |
| Area code | +55 32 |
| HDI (2010) | 0.758 – high |
| Major airport | São João del-Rei Airport |
| Website | saojoaodelrei |
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São João del-Rei is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Minas Gerais. Founded in 1713 in homage to king John V of Portugal, the city is famed for its historic Portuguese colonial architecture. The current population is estimated at 90,225 inhabitants.