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Itu, Historic municipality in São Paulo, Brazil

Located in the Metropolitan Region of Sorocaba, Itu extends across 640 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 583 meters above sea level.

The municipality, established in 1610 by bandeirante Domingos Fernandes, became a critical trading center for sugarcane and slaves by 1777, leading to substantial economic growth.

The Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Candelária, built in 1780, houses important paintings by Brazilian artists José Patrício da Silva and Almeida Júnior.

The city connects to major highways SP-75, SP-79, SP-300, SP-308, and SP-312, providing direct access to São Paulo and the International Airport of Viracopos.

The Parque do Varvito preserves geological formations dating back 270 million years, offering visitors a glimpse into the prehistoric landscape of the region.

Location: São Paulo

Inception: 1610

Elevation above the sea: 583 m

Shares border with: Salto, Porto Feliz, Araçariguama, Cabreúva, Elias Fausto, Indaiatuba, Mairinque, São Roque, Sorocaba

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

GPS coordinates: -23.26417,-47.29917

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:14

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