São Caetano do Sul, Industrial municipality in São Paulo state, Brazil
São Caetano do Sul spans 15.33 square kilometers within the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo, bordered by the Tamanduatei River at 737 meters elevation.
Benedictine monks established the area in 1631, constructing a chapel dedicated to Saint Cajetan in 1717, which formed the foundation of the future municipality.
The population reflects strong Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese influences, contributing to the multicultural character of local festivals and community activities.
The municipality connects to the São Paulo metropolitan transportation network, providing residents with multiple commuting options to neighboring cities.
The municipality maintains the highest Human Development Index and per capita income among all Brazilian municipalities, reaching US$31,322 in 2010.
Location: São Paulo
Inception: July 28, 1877
Elevation above the sea: 744 m
Shares border with: São Paulo, São Bernardo do Campo, Santo André
Website: https://saocaetanodosul.sp.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -23.62278,-46.55083
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:49
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