Queluz

Queluz is a municipality in the Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte region of São Paulo state, positioned between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo at an elevation of around 552 meters. The terrain consists of agricultural land and rural settlements that define the area's character.

The settlement grew from a Puri Indian village in the early 1800s when Father Francisco das Chagas Lima had a chapel built by Indigenous people and enslaved laborers. This religious center became the foundation for the municipality's later expansion.

The name comes from a Portuguese palace where Pedro I was born, and locals honor Saint John the Baptist as their patron. These references shape how people in the community see their place.

The location sits conveniently between two major cities with easy access to regional roads and connections. Visitors can explore the coffee farms and agricultural areas scattered throughout the surrounding terrain.

Manufacturing companies setting up in the area receive tax breaks and free land with infrastructure already in place. This incentive program attracts factory investments and has shaped recent growth in the local economy.

Location: São Paulo

Inception: 1876

Elevation above the sea: 552 m

Shares border with: Lavrinhas, Areias, Itanhandu, Passa Quatro, Resende, Silveiras

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

GPS coordinates: -22.53722,-44.77417

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06