Itumbiara is one of the most prosperous cities in Goiás and is a major producer of soybeans, corn, cattle, and milk.

Brazil's most popular hot springs, Caldas Novas and Rio Quente, are located a short distance to the north.

In 1943 the name was changed to Itumbiara (from a Tupi–Guarani language, meaning "Pathway to the Waterfall"), after a road built by Engineer Inácio Pais Leme connecting the town with Cachoeira Dourada, 40 km.

Histórico dos Municípios In 1966 the city was made the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Itumbiara.

(All data below are from Sepin/IBGE) Major agro-industrial industries are: (Sepin/IBGE 2000) For the complete list see Frigoletto Itumbiara's main attraction is its nautical tourism.

Itumbiara also has a Kart circuit, which hosts regional, national and international events, with a capacity for 5,000 people.