Ipatinga

Ipatinga is a Brazilian city in the Vale do Aço metropolitan area, state of Minas Gerais. Its population in 2009 was 244.508 inhabitants. Its area is 165.509 square kilometres (63.903 square miles). The city was founded in April 29, 1964.

Ipatinga
Municipality
The Municipality of Ipatinga
Pedro Linhares Gomes avenue
Pedro Linhares Gomes avenue
Flag of Ipatinga
Official seal of Ipatinga
Nickname(s): 

"Pouso de Água Limpa"
Coordinates: 19°30′S 42°32′W
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateMinas Gerais
FoundedApril 29, 1964
Government
  MayorRobson Gomes (PPS)
Area
  Total165.509 km2 (63.903 sq mi)
Population
 (2009)
  Total244.508
  Density1.440/km2 (3.73/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3
Postal Code
35160-000
HDI (2000)0,806 – high
Websitehttp://www.ipatinga.mg.gov.br/

It's limited with Caratinga, Coronel Fabriciano, Mesquita, Santana do Paraíso and Timóteo.

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