Nitradas

Nitradas is a small municipality located in the northern region of the Brazilian state of Goiás. The town covers an area of approximately 130 square kilometres and lies at an elevation of 456 metres above sea level. According to the 2020 census conducted by the Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística, Nitradas has an estimated population of 4,200 residents, giving it a population density of roughly 32 inhabitants per square kilometre.

Historically, Nitradas was founded in the early 20th century as part of a wave of rural settlements aimed at expanding agricultural production in central Brazil. The name of the municipality is believed to have derived from the Portuguese word “nitro,” a reference to the use of nitrate fertilizers that helped improve crop yields in the early years. Over time, the town developed into a modest regional centre for surrounding farms.

The local economy remains largely agrarian. Coffee and corn are the principal crops grown in the surrounding area, while a small but growing number of families raise cattle for meat and dairy. In recent years, tourism has begun to contribute to the economy, with visitors attracted by the region’s natural scenery and the annual Festival of the Milagro, which celebrates a local legend of miraculous healing. The town’s municipal government has invested in basic infrastructure, including a primary school, health centre, and a small cultural centre that hosts community events.

Nitradas offers a typical example of Brazilian rural municipalities, balancing traditional agricultural practices with modest expansion into service and tourism sectors. The municipality remains an active participant in regional development programmes aimed at improving living standards and environmental sustainability while preserving the local cultural identity.