Lençóis Paulista

Lençóis Paulista is a municipality in central-western São Paulo situated at 505 meters elevation across approximately 810 square kilometers. The Lençóis River system runs through the region, shaping its landscape and water resources.

The municipality was founded in 1858 and renamed following President Getúlio Vargas's decree that prohibited identical city names across Brazil. This change distinguished it from other municipalities that shared the Lençóis name.

The annual FACILPA industrial trade fair brings local businesses and manufacturers together to display regional products and achievements. This event reflects how manufacturing shapes daily life and community identity in the municipality.

The area functions as an industrial center with factories producing sugar, alcohol, cellulose, oil, metal structures, and food products. Visitors should expect a landscape shaped by manufacturing and economic activity.

The municipality serves as a major economic engine for the Bauru Administrative Region with significant influence on neighboring areas. This role often goes unrecognized despite its substantial contribution to regional development and commerce.

Location: São Paulo

Inception: 1858

Elevation above the sea: 505 m

Shares border with: Macatuba, Agudos, Areiópolis, Avaré, Borebi, Botucatu, Pederneiras, Pratânia, São Manuel

Website: http://lencoispaulista.sp.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -22.59861,-48.80028

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:02