Basic Informations - Ouro Preto, Brazil

• Ouro Preto – Cultural Property of the World Heritage

As described by Unesco, in his report about Ouro Preto, World Heritage List number 124, of 1980, "Ouro Preto is considered an unequaled heritage because of its churches, its simple but original urban architecture, its bridges, its fountains and its setting. It is mainly its overall homogeneity and global character that make it a unique cultural property. As first capital of the state of Minas, Ouro Preto is of local interest; as mining center of the Golden Age of Brazil, it is of national interest, and as unique centre of baroque architecture, it is of outstanding universal value. Ouro Preto is a unique artistic and urbanistic master piece."

• General Data

Localization: Serra do Espinhaço, State of Minas Gerais.
Latitude: 20º 23’ 28” S.
Longitude: 43º 30’ 20” W.
Area: 1.194km2
Population: 64.440 inhabitants (2007)
Topography: irregular
Altitude: until 1.179m
Climate: Koppen - Cwb
Temperature
Average Maximum: 22,6ºC
Average Minimum: 13,1ºC
Average Annual: 17,4ºC
Minimum: 6ºC (July)
Maximum: 28ºC (January)