It is the smallest municipality in the state and the only town in Brazil where most of the inhabitants follow the religion called Spiritism.

Source: Sepin The municipality is bounded on north, south, and east by Pires do Rio and on the west by Santa Cruz de Goiás.

These people had converted to Spiritism after seeing the alleged cure of a medium, Dorcelino Damásio da Silva, who had suffered from a disease called fogo selvagem.

The main economic activity is cattle raising, both for meat and milk and the region also produces a lot of clay for brick making.

In 2000 the infant mortality rate was 9.80—much lower than the national average of 33.0 and one of the lowest in the state.

Municipal Human Development Index One of the greatest attractions is Spiritism and people from all over the country come seeking cures for their illnesses.