The vegetation is typical cerrado with trees with twisted branches and thick bark. The soil is rich in basalt and other unexplored minerals.
The climate is mild with average annual temperatures of around 23 °C.
Tourism
Most of the natural tourist spots are on private property. There are several waterfalls, rivers, and a vast flora and fauna.
History
The origin of the town is related to the devotion that a rancher, Antônio Miguel da Costa, had for the Catholic representation of the Virgin, Nossa Senhora Abadia. The pioneer donated lands in the name of the "saint" with the intention of starting a town near Goiatuba and about 170 kilometers from Goiânia. In 1942 the town of Bela Vista was formed. Joviânia became a district of Goiatuba with the name "Joviânia" in 1953, the name being chosen in homage to Joviano Ferreira Barbosa, one of the first founders. In 1958 it became a municipality.
Political Data
Mayor: Romeu José Gonçalves (January 2005)
Vice-mayor: Juscelino Fernandes da Silva
Number of council members: 9
Number of eligible voters: 5,510 (2007)
Demographics
Population density: 14.80 inhabitants/km2 (2007)
Urban and rural population in 2007: 6,086 and 645
Urban and rural population in 1980: 4,110 and 2,210
Population in 1980: 6,320
Population growth rate 1996/2007: 0.13%
Economy
The economy is based on modest commerce, public employment, cattle raising, and agriculture. There was one dairy in 2005.
