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Piracicaba, Municipality in São Paulo state, Brazil

The city spans across 1,378 square kilometers in the east-central highlands of São Paulo state at 472 meters above sea level.

The settlement originated in 1767 as a small village under Itu jurisdiction and gained city status in 1856 after becoming independent.

The Luiz de Queiroz School of Agriculture, established in 1901, stands as Brazil's first agricultural university and shapes the local academic landscape.

Major industries including Caterpillar, ArcelorMittal, and Hyundai operate manufacturing facilities, creating employment opportunities for the 423,323 residents.

The name Piracicaba derives from Tupi language meaning 'place where the fish stops', referencing the river's waterfalls that interrupt fish navigation.

Location: São Paulo

Inception: 1767

Elevation above the sea: 472 m

Shares border with: São Pedro, Saltinho, Tietê, Laranjal Paulista, Anhembi, Charqueada, Conchas, Ipeúna, Iracemápolis, Limeira, Rio Claro, Rio das Pedras, Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, Santa Maria da Serra

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

GPS coordinates: -22.72517,-47.64933

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:19

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