Introduction
Municipality in Center-West, BrazilAlta Floresta, Mato GrossoMunicipality FlagCoat of armsMotto: A força da União (The force of union)Location of Alta Floresta in Mato GrossoAlta Floresta, Mato GrossoLocation in BrazilCoordinates: 12°32′42″S 55°42′39″W / 12.54500°S 55.71083°W / -12.54500; -55.71083Country BrazilRegionCenter-WestStateMato GrossoMesoregionNorte Mato-GrossenseFoundedMay 19, 1976Founded byAriosto da Riva Government • MayorValdemar Gamba (PSD)Area • Total3,454.483 sq mi (8,947.069 km2)Elevation928 ft (283 m)Population (2022 ) • Total58,613 • Density16.967/sq mi (6.5511/km2)Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)Demonymaltaflorestense, florestense Alta Floresta (Portuguese for "High Forest") is a municipality in Mato Grosso, Brazil. It is located at around 9°53′10″S 56°5′14″W / 9.88611°S 56.08722°W / -9.88611; -56.08722. The municipality is served by Piloto Osvaldo Marques Dias Airport. The municipality contains a small part of the 184,900 hectares (457,000 acres) Cristalino State Park, created in 2001.