Carapicuíba, Metropolitan municipality in São Paulo state, Brazil.
Carapicuíba is a municipality in São Paulo state and sits within the metropolitan region of the capital. The city spans a completely built-up area with residential neighborhoods, commercial streets, and public facilities distributed throughout the municipal territory.
Settlement began in 1580 when José de Anchieta founded a small community here. Afonso Sardinha later built a chapel for the indigenous workers who labored in the area.
The name comes from the Tupi language and refers to a local fish species called Carapicu that once lived in nearby waters. Visitors notice the mix of residential neighborhoods where street markets and small shops alternate, while commuters travel daily between here and the capital.
Connections to the capital run through commuter trains and bus lines that operate throughout the day. Visitors exploring different neighborhoods should expect a densely built environment where public transport is the best way to move around.
The entire population of 386,984 inhabitants lives in urban areas, making it a completely urbanized municipality within São Paulo state.
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