Mairiporã

Mairiporã is a municipality in the São Paulo metropolitan area and spreads across hilly terrain with sections of the Serra da Cantareira mountain range. The landscape features forests and highland areas that shape the character of the region.

The area separated from Guarulhos in 1889 and was originally called Juqueri before receiving its current name in 1948. This renaming reflected a fresh start for the then-growing municipality.

The municipality is closely tied to outdoor sports, particularly Enduro racing, where local athletes regularly compete in national championships. This passion for motorsport challenges shapes the lives of many residents.

Access is provided by the BR-381 highway and SP-023 road network, which offer direct connections to São Paulo city. These routes ensure good accessibility from across the broader region.

The Cantareira State Park here encompasses thousands of hectares of protected forest and serves as a primary drinking water source for the São Paulo metropolitan region. This forest area supplies millions of people with clean water.

Location: São Paulo

Elevation above the sea: 752 m

Shares border with: São Paulo, Franco da Rocha, Atibaia, Bom Jesus dos Perdões, Caieiras, Guarulhos, Nazaré Paulista

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

GPS coordinates: -23.31889,-46.58694

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:59