Ladainha, Minas Gerais
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Ladainha | |
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.jpg) Pedra da Marta Rocha, a distinctive landmark in the city | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location of Ladainha in Minas Gerais | |
| Country |  Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State |  Minas Gerais |
| Intermediate Geographic Region | Teófilo Otoni |
| Immediate Geographic Region | Teófilo Otoni |
| Area | |
• Total | 866,290 km2 (334,480 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 847 m (2,779 ft) |
| Population (2022 [1]) | |
• Total | 14,383 |
| • Density | 16.6/km2 (43/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Website | ladainha.mg.gov.br |
Ladainha is a Brazilian municipality located in the northeast of the state of Minas Gerais. Its population as of 2020[update] was estimated to be 18,193 people living in a total area of 865 km2.[2] The city is part of the Immediate Geographic Region of Teófilo Otoni. It became a municipality in 1949.[3]
Ladainha is located on the Rio Mucuri at an elevation of 670 meters, 65 km. northwest of Teófilo Otoni. The distance to the state capital, Belo Horizonte, is 515 km. Neighboring municipalities are: Novo Cruzeiro, Malacacheta, Poté, Teófilo Otoni, and Itaipé.[4]
The settlement began in 1926 with the building of 61 houses for the workers on the Bahia-Minas railroad. The railway station was called Ladainha do Podô, due to an old man called Podô who was known for saying his rosary, called "ladainha" in Portuguese.[5][better source needed]
Economy
The main economic activities are services, small industries, and agriculture. A large percentage of the population is in the rural area and engaged in subsistence farming. The GDP in 2005 was R$33 million (US$13.56 million), with 24 million from services, 3 million from industry, and 5 million from agriculture. There were 2,330 rural producers on 35,000 hectares of land. Only 15 farms had tractors (2006). Approximately 6,300 persons were dependent on agriculture. The main crops were bananas, coffee, sugarcane, beans and corn. There were 14,000 head of cattle (2006). There was one bank (2007) and 312 automobiles (598 motorcycles), giving a ratio of 53 inhabitants per automobile.[6]
Health and education
There were 5 health clinics and 1 hospital with 23 beds. Patients with more serious health conditions are transported to Teófilo Otoni. Educational needs were met by 24 primary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 pre-primary school.[7] There was a campus of the PUC Minas with less than 100 students in 2006.[8]