Paracatu | |
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 Partial view of Paracatu | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Localization of Paracatu in Minas Gerais | |
  Paracatu Localization of Paracatu in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 17°13′18″S 46°52′30″W / 17.22167°S 46.87500°W | |
| Country |  Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State |  Minas Gerais |
| Founded | October 20, 1798 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Olavo Remígio Condé (PSDB) (2013-2016) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.229588 km2 (3.177462 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 688 m (2,257 ft) |
| Population (2020 [1]) | |
| • Total | 93,862 |
| • Density | 10.29/km2 (26.7/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Paracatuense |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Postal Code (CEP) | 38600-000 |
| Area code | +55 38 |
| Website | www.paracatu.mg.gov.br |
Paracatu is a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil. The name is of Tupi origin, translated "good river", from "Para" (river) and "katu" (good).