Bananal, Mountain municipality in São Paulo, Brazil
Bananal is a municipality in São Paulo set among green hills in a hilly region of the state. The town sits elevated within a landscape of valleys and forested areas.
The municipality was established in 1783 and developed as an administrative division of São Paulo state. This early founding placed it within the region's system of local governance.
Local residents gather for community festivals and celebrations that mark the rhythm of daily life in the municipality. These events reflect how people maintain connections within their small town setting.
The municipality offers basic services and sits along established transportation connections to the state capital. Its location allows visitors to explore while staying linked to regional amenities.
The name comes from banana plantations that were common in the area during its early settlement. This agricultural connection remains woven into the municipality's identity.
Location: São Paulo
Inception: 1783
Elevation above the sea: 893 m
Shares border with: Barra Mansa, Arapeí, Angra dos Reis, Resende, Rio Claro, São José do Barreiro
Website: http://bananal.sp.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -22.68389,-44.32278
Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:04
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137 mBuilding at Rua Olegário Ramos, 51
199 mBuilding at Praça Rubião Júnior, 203
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64 mBuilding at Rua Vicente de Paula Almeida, 46
336 mBuilding at Rua Manoel de Aguiar, 317
343 mBuilding at Rua Manoel de Aguiar, 366
395 mBuilding at Rua Washington Luís, 52
504 mBuilding at Praça Pedro Ramos, 7
88 mBuilding at Praça Rubião Júnior, 189
178 mBuilding at Rua Washington Luís, 36
486 mBuilding at Rua Vicente de Paula Almeida, 47
339 mBuilding at Avenida Bom Jesus, 31
305 mBuilding at Rua José Rangel de Almeida, 50
234 mBuilding at Rua Manoel de Aguiar, 378
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21 mBuilding at Rua Vicente de Paula Almeida, 38
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