Itapecerica da Serra

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Itapecerica da Serra, Municipality in São Paulo Metropolitan Region, Brazil

Located at an elevation of 920 meters, Itapecerica da Serra extends across 150 square kilometers of land southwest of São Paulo city.

The settlement originated in 1562 when Jesuit missionaries established a defensive position against indigenous groups in the mountainous region.

The name Itapecerica comes from Tupi language words meaning slippery stone, reflecting the indigenous heritage of this São Paulo municipality.

The municipality maintains numerous public schools, health clinics, and administrative services for its population of 177,662 residents.

Itapecerica da Serra contains deposits of graphite and maintains agricultural production while functioning as part of São Paulo's metropolitan area.

Location: São Paulo

Elevation above the sea: 920 m

Shares border with: Embu das Artes, São Paulo, Embu-Guaçu, Cotia, São Lourenço da Serra

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

GPS coordinates: -23.71722,-46.84944

Latest update: December 5, 2025 06:37

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