Jaraguá District

Jaraguá is an administrative district in northwestern São Paulo that covers about 28 square kilometers. The area connects to neighboring municipalities through an extensive road and railway network serving the broader metropolitan region.

The district became official in 1948 following territorial divisions involving Perus and Pirituba. This formal establishment marked the beginning of its transformation from scattered rural settlements into an urbanized area.

The name comes from an ancient indigenous language, referring to a sacred grotto or valley lord, connecting today's residents to the area's original people.

The Jaraguá railway station has operated as a main transportation hub since 1891, connecting visitors to different parts of the São Paulo metropolitan area. This station remains the most practical starting point for accessing the district and traveling across the region.

The district contains several protected natural areas within São Paulo's Green Belt, recognized by UNESCO as part of the Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve. These wooded patches offer visitors an unexpected escape into nature within the urban surroundings.

Location: Subprefecture of Pirituba

Location: Subprefecture of Lapa

Location: São Paulo

Shares border with: São Domingos District, Vila Leopoldina District, Lapa District, Anhanguera District, Perus District

Website: http://pirituba.prefeitura.sp.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -23.44669,-46.73956

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:24