Itaquaquecetuba, Municipality in São Paulo Metropolitan Region, Brazil.
Itaquaquecetuba extends across 82 square kilometers of terrain at 790 meters elevation, housing a population of 375,011 residents within São Paulo state.
The settlement originated between 1560 and 1563 when Jesuit missionaries established a chapel near the Tietê River, creating a native settlement point.
The name derives from indigenous Tupi language, referring to a location with sharp bamboo plants that grew abundantly in the region.
The city connects to major urban centers through multiple highways and three train stations operated by CPTM, facilitating transportation across the metropolitan area.
The municipality ranks among the top ten Brazilian cities for reducing inequality and maintains the second highest GDP in its regional division.
Location: São Paulo
Inception: 1958
Elevation above the sea: 790 m
Shares border with: Arujá, Poá, São Paulo, Suzano, Mogi das Cruzes, Guarulhos
Website: http://itaquaquecetuba.sp.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -23.48639,-46.34861
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34
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