Guarulhos
Guarulhos (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɡwaˈɾuʎus]) is a Brazilian municipality. It is the second most populous city in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, the 13th most populous city in Brazil, and is also the most populous city in the country that is not a state capital. In the last few years it has outgrown Campinas. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo. Its population is 1,291,784 with an area of 318.68 km2.
Guarulhos | |
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| Municipality of Guarulhos | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Nickname: Cidade Progresso (Progress City) | |
| Motto(s): | |
Location in São Paulo | |
| Coordinates: 23°27′46″S 46°31′58″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Founded | December 8, 1560 |
| Founded by | Manuel de Paiva |
| Named for | Guarus Indigenous tribe |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gustavo Henric Costa "Guti" (PSD) |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 318.68 km2 (123.043036 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 156.52 km2 (60.4327099 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 759 m (2,490 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Municipality | 1,291,784 |
| • Density | 4,100/km2 (10,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (BRT) |
| Postal Code | 07000-000 |
| Area code | +55 11 |
| HDI (2010) | 0.763 – high |
| Airport | São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport |
| Interstates | |
| Rapid Transit | CPTM Line 13 |
| Website | guarulhos |
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