São José do Rio Pardo

São José do Rio Pardo is a municipality in northwestern São Paulo state situated at 676 meters elevation. The area spans agricultural land where crops are grown and food processing operations support the local economy.

A chapel dedicated to Saint Joseph was established in 1870 under Colonel Antônio Marçal Nogueira de Barros, marking the settlement's beginning. The area gained municipal status in 1885.

Italian newcomers after 1888 shaped local ways of life and left their mark on how agriculture is practiced in the region. Their traditions influenced the character of the community and remain visible in local work methods.

The municipality is accessible by road and rail connections to larger cities nearby. Transport routes support the movement of agricultural goods and aid daily commerce.

The area produces a wide range of crops including oranges, coffee, cotton, rice, and beans. This agricultural diversity plays a notable role in the broader regional food production.

Location: São Paulo

Inception: 1870

Elevation above the sea: 676 m

Shares border with: Mococa, Divinolândia, Itobi, Caconde, Casa Branca, São Sebastião da Grama, Tapiratiba

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

GPS coordinates: -21.59583,-46.88889

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:32