Caldas Novas
Caldas Novas () is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Goiás. It is considered by many to be the largest hydro-thermal resort in the world. Location Caldas Novas is located 170 km south of state capital, Goiânia, with good roads linking to that city. It belongs to the Meia Ponte Microregion, which has 338,147 inhabitants (2007) in 21 cities and a total area of 21,229.00 km2. Highway connections are made by BR-352 / Bela Vista de Goiás / GO-147 / Piracanjuba / GO-217 / GO-139 / GO-213. See Sepin for a complete list of all distances in Goiás Neighboring municipalities are: North: Santa Cruz de Goiás and Piracanjuba South: Corumbaíba East: Ipameri West: Rio Quente and Morrinhos The city and region are served by Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport. Demographics Population density in 2007: 39.13 inhabitants/km2 Population growth rate 1996/2007: 4.18.% Total population in 2007: 62,204 Total population in 1980: 11,274 Urban population in 2007: 55,376 Rural population in 2007: 2,140 Population change: the population has grown from 11,000 in 1980. Politics Eligible voters in 2007: 43,274 City government in 2005: mayor (Magda Mofatto Hon), vice-mayor (Silvânia Fernandes e Silva), and 10 councilmembers. Besides the municipal seat there are the