DIAMANTINA

city, central Minas Gerais estado (state), southeastern Brazil. It lies in the mineral-laden Espinhao Mountains at 4,140 feet (1,262 m) above sea level. Formerly called Tejuco, the city has some colonial buildings and a diamond museum. Textile mills, diamond-cutting and goldsmithing establishments, and ironworks contribute to the economy. Pop. (1980 prelim.) 20,197.