Firminópolis is a municipality in eastern Goiás state, Brazil. Location and connections Distance to São Luís de Montes Belos: 9 km. Highway connections with Goiânia are made by state highway BR-069 west from Goiânia, through Trindade, Santa Bárbara de Goiás, Turvânia, and then 19 kilometers west to Firminópolis. Neighboring municipalities are Turvânia, Aurilândia, and Turvânia. Demographic data Population growth rate 2000/2007: 0.53% Urban population in 2007: 8,212 Rural population in 2007: 2,074 Economic data The main economic activities were small transformation industries, goods and services, and agricultural production. There were 02 banking institutions: Banco do Brasil S.A. - Banco Itaú S.A. (08/2007) There was 01 dairy: Manoel Pereira Peixoto (05/2006). The cattle herd had 55,0000 head (2006) and the main crops were rice, corn, soybeans, manioc, hearts of palm, and bananas. Education and health Literacy rate: 84.1% Infant mortality rate: 18.35 in 1,000 live births Schools: 08 (2006) Students: 2,382 Hospitals: 03 (2007) with 69 beds. MHDI: 0.744 State ranking: 91 (out of 242 municipalities in 2002) National ranking: 2,039 (out of 5,507 municipalities in 2002) For the complete list see frigoletto.com.br. See also List of municipalities in Goiás Microregions of Goiás References Frigoletto Distances to Goiânia Municipalities in Goiás