Dom Bosco
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Dom Bosco | |
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| Country |  Brazil |
| State |  Minas Gerais |
| Region | Southeast |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
Dom Bosco is a Brazilian municipality in the north of the state of Minas Gerais. In 2020 the population was 3,655 in a total area of 822 km2.[1] The elevation of the municipal seat is 610 meters above sea level.
Economy
The main economic activities are cattle raising (34,000 head in 2006) and the growing of soybeans (450 ha.), corn (1,700 ha.), beans, and rice. There is also small production of coffee and mangoes. The main employers are public administration and agriculture. In 2006 there were 406 farms employing over 1,000 people. In 2007 there were 169 automobiles. There were no banks as of 2007[update].
