Itapecerica (20º28'S, 45º9'W) is a small, hospitable, old town in Minas Gerais State, in the heart of Brazil. Population of municipality is 20,653 inhabitants, elevation is 835m (2,740ft) and it is located 180km (97 miles) from Belo Horizonte, the State's capital city. Main nearby towns are Divinópolis and Formiga, both around 60km (32 miles) away. Municipality's economy is based on graphite mining, agriculture and cattle raising. Main monuments are Saint Benedict and Saint Anthony churches. In the town vicinity there are waterfalls and nice landscape.

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Postal code: 35550-000   Area code: +55 37