Pedreira

Pedreira is a municipality in São Paulo state that spreads across about 109 square kilometers in an elevated region at around 584 meters. The town is shaped by the Jaguari River, whose banks define the landscape.

The town was founded in 1896 and named after Colonel João Pedro de Godoy Moreira, a member of the founding family. From the beginning, porcelain and ceramic making became central to how the place developed.

The town is known regionally as the 'Porcelain Flower' because of its deep connection to making ceramics, glass, and wooden items that have shaped the community for generations. Walking through the streets, you find workshops and shops that show these crafts in everyday life.

The town sits about 138 kilometers from São Paulo and has many shops selling decorative items and handcrafted goods. Visitors find an active trading center shaped by its craft tradition.

The town has equipped itself with modern fiber optic and mobile networks while preserving its long history of porcelain making. This blend of old craft tradition and contemporary technology shapes how the place feels today.

Location: São Paulo

Inception: 1896

Elevation above the sea: 584 m

Shares border with: Amparo, Campinas, Jaguariúna, Morungaba

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

GPS coordinates: -22.74194,-46.90139

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:23