Mato Grosso do Sul is one of the states of Brazil, located in the southwestern part of the country, in the jungles of Pantanal[?]. Like Mato Grosso, from which is was separated in 1975, Mato Grosso do Sul depends mainly on cattle-raising.
... Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 17,006 people, 5,316 households, and 4,454 families residing in the town. The population density is 943.4/km² ...