There is evidence of human occupation in the region of the former Jalapão is being performed by prehistoric populations. For two centuries the region was occupied by several indigenous groups, the most recent Indian Xerente, or at least would Jalapão your area of wandering. The population living near the Jalapão also descends of Bandeiras, predominantly carried out by the miners, pioneers and cowboys.
Thus, the human presence in Jalapão can be divided into three distinct periods: (i) occupations by prehistoric groups and, later, indigenous, (ii) the occupations 'fronts' of farmers and immigrants seeking opportunities in trade activities, transportation, hunting and gathering. Among them include the black families who were the Mateiros County - where is located the Traditional Community Mumbuca, and (iii) most recent occupations composed of various social actors, such as tourists, businessmen and environmentalists, attracted by the installation of the infrastructure of the capital state (Palmas) and other municipalities.
Historical Summary of counties in the target area:
The data and information of historical synthesis of the municipalities that make up the target area were acquired in the system CIDADES@ (@CIDADES, 2011) of the IBGE, and SIDRA of the IBGE. The SIDRA data were compiled in order to present values common to all municipalities and of CIDADES@ were partially suitable to the objectives of this work.
