[4][5][6] The Floresta neighborhood has a total area of 0.4 km2 and is bordered by the districts of Gávea (to the north), Residencial Fazendinha, Santo Antônio e Tranquilão (to the west), Surinan (to the south), São Geraldo, Santa Inês, José da Silva Brito (to the east) and Pedra Linda (to the northeast).

[3][7][8][9][10] In 2010, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) estimated that 3 452 inhabitants lived in the neighborhood, which is comparable to cities in Minas Gerais such as Rio Doce and Carmésia.

The Catholic pastoral work of the Community of Our Lady of Mercy, subordinate to the Parish of Saint Francis Xavier and under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Itabira-Fabriciano, covers the neighborhoods of Gávea and Floresta.

In 2011, the Doutor Perlingeiro de Abreu State School had a total of 1,600 students and 26 classes, supplying the demand from Floresta and neighboring districts.

[16][17][18] The Urban Social Center in the Floresta neighborhood, located in an area belonging to the Residents' Association (AMCHF), has leisure facilities and a sports court.