Alfredo Chaves
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Alfredo Chaves is the name of a municipality and its capital in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. It is 60km southwest of the state capital, Vitória. The municipality's area is 616 square kilometers.
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History
Geography
Located in the southeast of the state, it borders (east) Anchieta and Guarapari, (north) Marechal Floriano and Domingos Martins, (west) Vargem Alta, (south) Iconha and Rio Novo do Sul.
The municipality is mountainous, though not very high in general. Its highest peak is Trancenco Peak at 1,050m above sea level. The town of Alfredo Chaves lies at 10m above sea level.
Economy
The economy is mainly based on livestock, including cows (for milk) and chickens. In agriculture, coffee and banana plantations play an important role.
External links
- Proinfo Alfredo Chaves (http://www.proinfo.es.gov.br/verbetes/alfredo/alfredo.htm)pt:Alfredo Chaves