Mogi Guaçu

This article is about the city. For the river, see Mojiguaçu River.
Mogi Guaçu
Municipality

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Location in São Paulo state
Mogi Guaçu

Location in Brazil

Coordinates: 22°22′19″S 46°56′31″W / 22.37194°S 46.94194°W / -22.37194; -46.94194Coordinates: 22°22′19″S 46°56′31″W / 22.37194°S 46.94194°W / -22.37194; -46.94194
Country  Brazil
Region Southeast Region
State São Paulo
Government
  Mayor Walter Caveanha (2013–2017)
Area
  Total 813 km2 (314 sq mi)
Elevation 591 m (1,939 ft)
Population (2015)
  Total 147,233
  Density 180/km2 (470/sq mi)
Time zone BRT/BRST (UTC-3/-2)
Postal code 13840-000
Area code +55 19
Website www.mogiguacu.sp.gov.br

Mogi Guaçu is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 147,233 (2015 est.) in an area of 813 km².[1] The city is at an average elevation (above sea level) of 591 m. Mogi Guaçu is a place name that probably originates from the Tupi language. It means "large river of snakes".. The city was founded on April 9, 1877.

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