Itu, São Paulo
Itu is a historic municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Sorocaba. The population was 175,568 as of 2020, in an area of 640.72 km2. The elevation is 583 m. This place name comes from the Tupi language, meaning big waterfall. Two rivers flow through Itu: Tietê and Jundiaí. Itu has five hospitals, eleven bank agencies and one shopping center, the Plaza Shopping Itu.
Itu | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Itu | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location in São Paulo state | |
Itu Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 23°15′51″S 47°17′57″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Metrop. region | Sorocaba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 640.72 km2 (247.38 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 583 m (1,913 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 175,568 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (710/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-03:00 (BRT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-02:00 (BRST) |
| Postal code | 13300 |
| Area code | +55 11 |
| HDI (2010) | 0.773 – high |
| Website | www |
Itu was founded in 1610 by bandeirante Domingos Fernandes. It became a parish in 1653. In 1657, it was elevated to a town and municipality. It became a part of Brazil in 1822. It became a city in 1843.
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