Vermelho Novo

The city belongs to the mesoregion of Zona da Mata and to the microregion of Ponte Nova.

Its name originated due to the amount of red leaves falling on the little river giving it a reddish appearance.

Originated from this town important personalities, such as priest Manoel Moreira de Abreu, considered by its inhabitants miracle and Miguel Moreira de Abreu who written a small booklet about the history of the town.

Coming to the district of Dom Correa (municipality of Manhuaçu) enter into a dirt road.

There are students in various courses, like Accounting Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Social Services, Law, Civil Engineering among others.