Lagoas: 273 Economy The city is between Ipatinga and Timóteo, that base the largest and more modern siderurgic industries of Minas Gerais: Usiminas and Arcelor Mittal Timóteo, respectively. Coronel Fabriciano, those cities and several others, are in the Metropolitan Area of Vale do Aço, where Fabriciano is the second largest city, and has the third GDP. Trading, services, eucalyptus monoculture, small and medium industries are the main activities in Coronel Fabriciano. Commercial According to official statistics of the city hall (http://www.fabriciano.mg.gov.br), the commercial activities include 3.561 registered establishments, of the most varied branches. The section of services involves 3.275 names registered, with prominence for the branch of Hostelry: there are about 1.800 accommodations, and 400 of them are framed in the categories "three" or "four stars." Agriculture Eucalyptus, from rural areas, is used by Cenibra, a Brazilian-Japanese cellulose factory in Belo Oriente. It is also used by local charcoal factories. Industry Several factories are based in the city, many of then in the Industrial District. Sports Extreme The mountains of Serra dos Cocais in Fabriciano is usually used for extreme sports. Motorcycles and bikes are often used. But it's also common to make slow rides by foot or by horse in these calm mountains and see the waterfalls. Auto racing The city's Jeep Club, Jipe Clube Vale do Aço, often organize jeep travels and competitions. In 2008, Fabriciano hosted the 3rd race of the state's 4x4 Regularity rally Championiship. Football The city main professional football club is Social that plays the state's first division Images See also List of municipalities in Minas Gerais Rubem Siqueira Maia Saint Sebastian Cathedral Saint Sebastian Parish References External links Fabriciano.mg.gov.br IBGE.gov.br 1949 establishments in Brazil Populated places established in 1949 Municipalities in Minas Gerais