Campinas, Major university city in São Paulo state, Brazil
The metropolitan area of Campinas encompasses twenty municipalities with 3.6 million residents, situated 90 kilometers northwest of São Paulo at 685 meters elevation.
Founded in 1774, Campinas developed from a small outpost into a significant commercial center during the 19th century through coffee, cotton, and sugarcane production.
The State University of Campinas and multiple research institutes establish the city as an educational center, hosting numerous academic conferences and scientific developments.
Viracopos International Airport connects Campinas to major global destinations, while extensive highway networks link the city to São Paulo and Brasília.
The Mata de Santa Genebra stands as Brazil's second-largest urban forest, containing diverse plant species and contributing to local environmental conservation efforts.
Location: São Paulo
Inception: July 14, 1774
Elevation above the sea: 685 m
Shares border with: Paulínia, Monte Mor, Hortolândia, Indaiatuba, Itupeva, Jaguariúna, Morungaba, Pedreira, Sumaré, Valinhos
Website: https://portal.campinas.sp.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -22.90091,-47.05729
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:06
Sirius
10.4 km
Parque Portugal
2.9 km
Torre do Castelo
2.3 km
Isaura Teles Alves de Lima lagoon
3 km
Bosque dos Jequitibás
1.2 km
Colégio Culto à Ciência
1.2 km
Edifício Itatiaia
322 m
Instituto Agronômico de Campinas
1.2 km
Mercado Municipal de Campinas
706 m
Mata de Santa Genebra
10.2 km
Escola Estadual Carlos Gomes
132 m
Palácio dos Azulejos
711 m
Centro de Convivência
417 m
Parque Pico Das Cabras
23.6 km
Fazenda Santa Genebra
15.9 km
Casa Grande e Tulha
2 km
Teatro Municipal de Paulínia
16.6 km
Teatro Municipal José de Castro Mendes
1.4 km
Estádio Cerecamp
1.4 km
Palácio dos Jequitibás
25 m
Museu de História Natural (Campinas)
1.3 km
Viaduto São Paulo
1.2 km
Sede da Fazenda Mato Dentro
4 km
Museu da Imagem e do Som de Campinas
711 m
Musée d'Art contemporain de Campinas
39 m
Rádio Muda
9.5 km
Palácio da Mogiana
950 m
Planetário de Campinas
2.8 kmReviews
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