Virgem da Lapa
Virgem da Lapa | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Country | Brazil |
| State | Minas Gerais |
| Incorporated | 27 December 1948 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Averaldo Moreira Martins (PT) |
| Area | |
• Total | 868,914 km2 (335,490 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 11,804 |
| • Density | 13.58/km2 (35.2/sq mi) |
| Demonym | virgolapense |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Postal Code | 39630-000 |
| Area code(s) | +55 33 |
| Website | Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerais |
Virgem da Lapa (Portuguese pronunciation: [viʁˈʒẽj da ˈlapɐ]) is a Brazilian municipality located in the northeast of the state of Minas Gerais. Its population as of 2020 was estimated to be 13,740 people living in a total area of 871 km2 (336 sq mi). The city belongs to the mesoregion of Jequitinhonha and to the microregion of Araçuaí. It became a municipality in 1948. Neighboring municipalities are Rubelita, Josenópolis, Grão Mogol, Berilo, Francisco Badaró, Araçuaí, and Coronel Murta.