Coronel Fabriciano
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When to go: Coronel Fabriciano month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Coronel Fabriciano are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 26–27°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), July the coldest (average low 16°C), and January the wettest (about 236 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9 | 22.6 | 236 | 9.9 |
| February | 30.6 | 22.5 | 180 | 9.9 |
| March | 31.0 | 22.2 | 100 | 10.8 |
| April | 29.5 | 21.0 | 53 | 10.1 |
| May | 27.3 | 18.4 | 28 | 9.6 |
| June | 26.4 | 16.9 | 8 | 9.4 |
| July | 26.4 | 16.2 | 7 | 9.7 |
| August | 27.5 | 17.3 | 17 | 9.6 |
| September | 30.1 | 19.4 | 29 | 9.9 |
| October | 30.4 | 21.3 | 123 | 8.7 |
| November | 29.5 | 21.2 | 189 | 9.0 |
| December | 30.2 | 22.0 | 226 | 9.4 |
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- Documented history · 1928
Only in 1928 was built, with the exception of the train station, the first house covered with ceramic and floored.
- Documented history · 1926
843, of November 17 of 1926, the district was created, settling the May 7 of 1927 in the then patrimony of Santo Antônio, that passed to Melo Viana to be called, having been named his/her first peace judge the citizen Manoel Camilo of Fonseca, that gave ownership to his/her first
- Documented history · 1930
On March 1 of 1930, it was accomplished in the new district the first election The first name of the place when virgin forest, was Barra, for finding located in the confluence of the Caladão Stream, starting to denominate Calado (Quiet), with the inauguration of the Rail Station.
- Documented history · 1938
In August 1938, it was baptized with Coronel Fabriciano Fabriciano name, in honor to colonel Fabriciano Felisberto of I Break, for occasion of his/her centennial from birth.
- District Creation
Created by State Law no. 843 on November 17, 1926, and settled on May 7, 1927.
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01 · OverviewCoronel Fabriciano, in brief
Coronel Fabriciano is a municipality situated in the state of Minas Gerais within the Southeast region of Brazil. Located in the Vale do Rio Doce region, the city spans an area of 221.252 km² and sits 200 km away from the state capital.
From Virgin Forest to Rail Junction
Originally known as Barra due to its position at the confluence of the Caladão Stream, the landscape shifted dramatically with the arrival of the railroad. The inauguration of the Calado Station prompted the construction of basic early homes, while the first ceramic-covered and floored house—aside from the station itself—was built in 1928. Successive renamings followed the station's establishment, moving from Calado to Raul Soares before reverting to Calado. In August 1938, the area adopted the name Coronel Fabriciano in honor of Lieutenant colonel Fabriciano Felisberto Carvalho de Brito during his birth centennial.
Emancipation and Political Organization
A pivotal administrative turning point occurred when the district separated from Antônio Dias. On December 27, 1948, Governor Milton Campos signed Law no. 336, officially creating the municipal district of Coronel Fabriciano following a legislative process. The official installation took place on January 1, 1949, under peace judge José Anastácio Franco, with Dr. Antônio Gonçalves Gravatá initially managing the organization of the local administration. This transitional phase culminated on March 15, 1949, when the population's elected officials officially took office, including Mayor Dr. Rubem Siqueira Maia and Vice-Mayor Colonel Silvino Pereira.
Industrial Shifts and Modern Identity
The urban center developed within the Vale do Aço metropolitan area, closely tied to the construction of major steel enterprises such as Usiminas in Ipatinga and Aperam South America in Timóteo. Although these pivotal industrial facilities were originally situated within Fabriciano during their construction, subsequent territorial shifts led to Ipatinga and Timóteo being emancipated and incorporated in 1964.
Today, the municipality maintains a high Human Development Index score of 0.755, as classified by the United Nations Development Programme. Geographic features such as the Serra dos Cocais frame local landmarks, including the Catedral de São Sebastião and Colégio Angélica, alongside natural formations like the Pedra Dois Irmãos.
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01 · Q&AWhere is Coronel Fabriciano located and what are its coordinates?
Coronel Fabriciano is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -19.5186, -42.6289, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Coronel Fabriciano?
Coronel Fabriciano has a recorded population of approximately 108,708 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Coronel Fabriciano?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Coronel Fabriciano include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Coronel Fabriciano?
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