Cruzeiro, São Paulo

Cruzeiro (Portuguese meaning the Southern Cross, the Brazilian national symbol) is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is located about 220 km (137 mi) from the state capital. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte. The population is 82,571 (2020 est.) in an area of 305,70 km2. People of things who come from or inhabit in Cruzeiro are called "cruzeirense".

Cruzeiro
Municipality
Municipality of Cruzeiro
Aerial view of the city
Location in São Paulo
Cruzeiro
Coordinates: 22°34′38″S 44°57′30″W
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast Brazil
State São Paulo
Metropolitan RegionVale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte
Founded2 October 1901
Government
  MayorThales Gabriel (SD)
Area
  Total305.70 km2 (118.03 sq mi)
Elevation
508 m (1,667 ft)
Population
 (2020)
  Total82,571
  Density270/km2 (700/sq mi)
Demonymcruzeirense
Postal code
12700-xxx
Area code+55-12-31xx-xxxx
HDI (2010)0.788 – high
Websitecruzeiro.sp.gov.br
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