Iguape

Iguape is a municipality located into the Ribeira Valley in the southern portion of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The population is 30,989 (2020 estimate) in an area of 1,977.96 km2 (763.69 sq mi), making it the largest municipality area in São Paulo state. The city was officially founded on December 3, 1538, and its historic constructions are classified as national heritage by the IPHAN since 2009.

Iguape
Municipality
Municipality of Iguape
Location in São Paulo
Coordinates: 24°42′29″S 47°33′19″W
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast
State São Paulo
FoundedDecember 3, 1538
Area
  Total1,978 km2 (764 sq mi)
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Population
 (2020)
  Total30,989
  Density16/km2 (41/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Area code+55 13
HDI (2010)0.726 – high
Websiteiguape.sp.gov.br/site

Its name has tupi origins and its translation means "in the river cove", 'y (water/river), kûá (cove) and pe (in).

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