Araçatuba

Araçatuba

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Location of Araçatuba
Araçatuba

Location in Brazil

Coordinates: 21°12′32″S 50°25′58″W / 21.20889°S 50.43278°W / -21.20889; -50.43278Coordinates: 21°12′32″S 50°25′58″W / 21.20889°S 50.43278°W / -21.20889; -50.43278
Country  Brazil
Region Southeast
State  São Paulo
Founded 1908
City status 1921
Government
  Mayor Carlos Hernandes
Area
  Total 1,167.4 km2 (450.7 sq mi)
Elevation 390 m (1,280 ft)
Population (2013)[1]
  Total 190,536
  Density 160/km2 (420/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-3 (UTC-3)
  Summer (DST) UTC-2 (UTC-2)
Postal code 16015
Area code(s) (+55) 18
HDI (2000) 0,848 – high
Website Prefecture of Araçatuba

Araçatuba is a city located in the northwest of São Paulo state, Brazil. The city has 190.536 inhabitants (IBGE/2013) and 1,167.4 km² of area.[1] The city name comes from the Tupi language and means "abundance of araçá (a fruit, Psidium cattleianum)". Araçatuba is located 532 km from the city of São Paulo and 11 km from Birigui.

History

Araçatuba was founded in December 2, 1908 and officially established as a municipality in December 8, 1921.[2]

Economy

The Tertiary sector is the most relevant for Araçatuba, corresponding to 79.35% of the city GDP. The Primary sector corresponds to 1.68% of the GDP and the Industry corresponds to 18.97%.[3] Agro-industrial activities are relevant in the region.

Culture

The city is the seat of the mor religiones.

Microregion of Araçatuba

Araçatuba is the center of a Microregion with a population of 256,560 inhabitants (IBGE/2010) an area of 5,365.6 km².[4] This region includes the cities of Bento de Abreu, Guararapes, Lavinia, Rubiácea, Coroados, Santo Antônio do Aracanguá and Valparaíso.

Transportation

The city is served by the "Dario Guarita Airport".

Motorcycles and scooters account for 37% of the total number of vehicles in the city, much higher than the country's average of 27%. http://ibge.gov.br/cidadesat/painel/frota.php?lang=_PT&codmun=350280&search=sao-paulo|aracatuba|infograficos:-frota-municipal-de-veiculos

References

  1. 1 2 "Population at "Censo 2013"" (PDF) (in Portuguese). IBGE.gov.br. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
  2. "History of the City". Museumarechalrondon.blogspot.com. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
  3. "Municipal Profile at SEADE - Search". SEADE.gov.br. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
  4. "2010 Census of the IBGE - Synopsis - Tables 761 and 1301 - Search" (in Portuguese). IBGE.gov.br. Retrieved 28 July 2011.

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Photo gallery

Sunset over Araçatuba
Dusk and cityscape
Buildings
"Machadinho" creek and "Pompeu de Toledo" Avenue
Partial cityscape from "Abraão Buchala" Avenue
"Pompeu de Toledo" Avenue and "Brasília" Avenue crossing
Historic Building and Cultural Center
Yacht Club and Tietê riverside
Jet-skiing on Tietê river
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