Hortolândia

Hortolândia is a municipality in São Paulo state, located roughly 110 kilometers northwest of the capital. The town sits on rolling terrain at an elevation around 587 meters and is connected to surrounding communities by several major roads.

The area was once known as Jacuba and served as a telegraph station along the railway line from 1896 onward. In May 1991 residents voted to separate from Sumaré and formed their own municipality.

The name comes from earlier vegetable gardens that were planted here before the town turned into a technology center. Many residents work in nearby factories or commute daily to Campinas, which means housing areas sit next to industrial zones.

The town is best reached via the Anhanguera or Bandeirantes highways, both running from São Paulo toward Campinas. Visitors find few central walkable areas, so a vehicle is helpful for longer distances.

Less than two percent of the original Atlantic Forest remains today, most of it lost since the 1980s. The town has carried its current name only since 1991, previously going by Jacuba for over ninety years.

Location: São Paulo

Inception: May 19, 1991

Elevation above the sea: 587 m

Shares border with: Sumaré, Campinas, Monte Mor

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

GPS coordinates: -22.85833,-47.22000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:15