Jacareí
Jacareí (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʒakaɾeˈi]) is a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The population is 235,416 (2020 est.) in an area of 464.27 km2. The city is known as "Capital of Beer" by the daily output of its factories, considered the biggest in Latin America. The economic activity is mainly based on industrial production. The industries produce mainly paper, chemicals, glass, wire, and rubber.
Jacareí | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Nickname: Capital of Beer | |
Location in São Paulo state | |
Jacareí | |
| Coordinates: 23°18′19″S 45°57′57″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast Brazil |
| State | São Paulo |
| Metropolitan Region | Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte |
| Founded | 1652 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 464.27 km2 (179.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 567 m (1,860 ft) |
| Population (2020 ) | |
| • Total | 235,416 |
| • Density | 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (BRT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2 (BRST) |
| Postal Code | 12300-000 |
| Area code | +55 12 |
| Website | www.jacarei.sp.gov.br |
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