Jaboticabal
| Jaboticabal | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipality | |||
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 Location in São Paulo state | |||
  Jaboticabal Location in Brazil | |||
| Coordinates: 21°15′17″S 48°19′20″W / 21.25472°S 48.32222°WCoordinates: 21°15′17″S 48°19′20″W / 21.25472°S 48.32222°W | |||
| Country |
 Brazil | ||
| Region | Southeast Region | ||
| State | São Paulo | ||
| Mesoregion | Ribeirão Preto | ||
| Microregion | Jaboticabal | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Raul Girio (PSDB) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 707 km2 (273 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 605 m (1,985 ft) | ||
| Population (2015) | |||
| • Total | 75,820 | ||
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | BRT/BRST (UTC-3/-2) | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
Jaboticabal is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 75,820 (2015 est.) in an area of 707 km².[1] The town takes its name from the jabuticaba tree.
Jaboticabal is home of UNESP university campus, and is also the city that most produces peanuts in Brazil. Around the city are extensive sugar cane plantations and industries making Jaboticabal one of the most important cities in agrobusiness around São Paulo State, SE part of Brazil.
Economy
The municipality is located in one of the richest regions in São Paulo State, SE Brasil, responsible for approximately 8.5% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
References
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