Paulínia

Coordinates: 22°45′40″S 47°09′15″W / 22.76111°S 47.15417°W / -22.76111; -47.15417

Paulínia
Municipality
The Municipality of Paulínia

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Location of Paulinia
Paulínia

Location in Brazil

Coordinates: 22°45′40″S 47°09′15″W / 22.76111°S 47.15417°W / -22.76111; -47.15417
Country  Brazil
Region Southeast
State São Paulo
Metropolitan Region Campinas
Founded 16 July, 1906
Government
 • Mayor Edson Moura Junior
Area[1]
 • Total 138.78 km2 (53.58 sq mi)
Elevation 590 m (1,940 ft)
Population (2015)[1]
 • Total 97,702
 • Density 700/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Time zone BRT (UTC-3)
 • Summer (DST) BRST (UTC-2)
Postal Code 13140-000
Area code(s) +55 19
Website Paulinia, São Paulo

Paulínia is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Campinas.[2] The population is 97,702 (2015 est.) in an area of 138.78 km².[1] The elevation is 590 m. It is known for hosting the Replan, the largest refinery of Petrobras.[3]

History

The municipality was created in 1964 from a part of the municipality of Campinas.

Sports

Paulínia Futebol Clube is the municipality's football club. They play their home games at Estádio Municipal Luís Perissinoto.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  2. ↑ Região Metropolitana de Campinas
  3. ↑ "Replan Refinery, Brazil". Hydrocarbons-technology.com. Kable. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
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