Tiradentes is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. It is located at (21°06′37″S44°12′41″W), has an area of 83.5 km², and a maximum height of 927 m. Tiradentes had an estimated population of 6,364, as of 2004. The original village was established in 1702 and became a city on 19 January 1718. It was named after "Tiradentes", a national hero, who was born there.