Franco da Rocha

Franco da Rocha is a city in the northern metropolitan region of São Paulo, serving as a residential suburb. It consists of several neighborhoods spread across varied terrain with connections to the broader urban area.

The city was founded in 1944 and named after Francisco Franco da Rocha, a psychiatrist from the nearby town of Amparo. It grew as a residential area within the expanding metropolitan region.

The municipality sustains Portuguese as the primary language while integrating various community programs for social development and regional representation within São Paulo state.

The city connects directly to São Paulo via the CPTM Line 7, also known as the Ruby line, allowing straightforward daily travel. Visitors typically arrive by public transport and navigate from the station to neighborhoods and parks.

The city encompasses Juqueri State Park, a large nature preserve established in the early 1990s covering around 2,000 hectares. This park offers trails and open areas, creating a green space within the metropolitan sprawl.

Location: São Paulo

Inception: November 30, 1944

Elevation above the sea: 740 m

Shares border with: Francisco Morato, Atibaia, Caieiras, Cajamar, Mairiporã, Campo Limpo Paulista, Jundiaí

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

GPS coordinates: -23.32861,-46.72444

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:25