Votuporanga

Votuporanga is a municipality in northwest São Paulo, Brazil, located approximately 520 kilometers from the state capital. The city sits at an elevation of about 466 meters and serves as a regional hub with several hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Votuporanga was founded on August 8, 1937, emerging from the Marinheiro de Cima Farm when Father Isidoro Cordeiro Paranhos celebrated the first Catholic mass. This founding moment marked the beginning of the settlement that would later develop into a significant regional center.

The local ballet program hosts regular dance performances and competitions throughout the year. These events shape the city's cultural life and bring together dancers and audiences from surrounding areas.

The city is accessible by car via regional highways and serves as a transit point for travelers. Visitors can find most services and shops concentrated in the downtown area, making navigation straightforward.

The city has become a center of furniture manufacturing, with numerous small and medium-sized companies operating in this sector. This industry has provided economic stability for decades and shapes the character of the local economy.

Location: São Paulo

Inception: August 8, 1937

Elevation above the sea: 466 m

Shares border with: Álvares Florence, Cosmorama, Valentim Gentil, Floreal, Magda, Nhandeara, Parisi, Sebastianópolis do Sul

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

GPS coordinates: -20.42278,-49.97278

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:52